Tapas Talukdar
About Tapas Talukdar
Tapas Talukdar is a Senior Estimator with extensive experience in both offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. He has worked at notable companies such as AMEC, Bantrel, and SNC-Lavalin, and has been with Hatch since 2012, contributing to significant mining and oil sands projects in Canada.
Work at Hatch
Tapas Talukdar has been employed at Hatch as a Senior Estimator since 2012. His role involves overseeing the estimation processes for various projects, ensuring accurate and comprehensive cost assessments. His tenure at Hatch has spanned over 12 years, during which he has contributed to significant projects, including the FEL3 Estimate for the NATO Unit Train Loading facility for Diluent Bitumen. This project included multiple phases of expansion and development, showcasing his expertise in managing complex estimation tasks.
Previous Experience in Estimation
Before joining Hatch, Tapas Talukdar worked at several notable companies in the estimation field. He served as a Senior Estimator at AMEC from 2008 to 2012 in Mississauga, Canada, and at Bantrel from 2003 to 2008 in Toronto, Canada. His earlier experience includes a position as a Mechanical Estimator at SNC-Lavalin from 2001 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in estimating for various sectors, including oil and gas and mining.
Education and Expertise
Tapas Talukdar holds a Professional Engineer designation from Professional Engineers Ontario, reflecting his qualifications in the engineering field. He studied Mechanical Engineering, which laid the foundation for his career in estimation. Additionally, he earned a degree in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist from South Gujarat University from 1976 to 1981, further enhancing his technical expertise and understanding of mechanical systems.
Background in Oil and Gas Projects
Tapas Talukdar possesses a diverse background in both offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. His experience includes the installation of floating roof tanks with capacities up to 60,000 m3. He has also been involved in estimating projects related to the extraction of Chromite ore in Northern Ontario, considering future underground mining operations. His extensive experience in the oil sands industry includes estimating for complex projects, such as the dewatering of Mature Fine Tailings at the Horizon plant in Fort McMurray.
Contributions to Mining Projects
Throughout his career, Tapas Talukdar has contributed to significant mining projects in Canada. Notable projects include the Vale Nickel Hydromet process plant in Newfoundland and the Voisey’s Bay Nickel mine in Labrador. His involvement in these projects highlights his expertise in the mining sector and his ability to manage complex estimation tasks effectively.