Jigar Sheth

Jigar Sheth is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in the mining and engineering sectors. Currently employed at Rio Tinto since June 2018, Jigar Sheth oversees various projects in a brownfield refinery environment, achieving a zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR). Previous roles include Project Leader at Rio Tinto (2015-2017), Director of Project Development at Asia Pacific Mining Services (2013-2015), and Engineering Manager at Vista Gold Corp. Jigar Sheth has successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects across several companies, including ProMet Engineers, Hatch Associates, GHD, WorleyParsons, and Eaton Electrical Ltd. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (Project Management) from the University of Sydney and a Diploma of Project Management from First Choice Australia, complemented by degrees in mechanical engineering from Nirma University and Gujarat Technological University.