• Overseeing the Mining and Power plant activities inclusive of Drilling & Blasting, Coal production and supply to 300 MW Power-plant.• Determining the best method of development, planning, mining; planning height, placement and type of excavation equipment, as well as (Reclamation) returning the mining site to its natural state after deposits have exhausted.• Interactions with Power plant team for better utilization of various grades of coal, Supervise the operation of CHPP for washing and upgrading of HG coal and sale of the same to local customers. • Handling the planning, scheduling and management of modernization & capacity expansion of mines. Monitoring production with respect to Cost, Resource Deployment, Time over-runs, Quality Compliance and Manpower planning; preparing budget reports, progress reports and MIS• Leading production and attaining the monthly production requirements by planning, assigning targets and tracking progress against targets by analyzing daily reports• Responsible for technical and specialist studies for ESIA, and obtaining Mining and Environmental, Water use License and Waste management licenses.• Liaising with:o Various stakeholders and government departments for promoting the project; supporting the technical studies in the field and wetting the draft reports of Consultants.o Traditional Chiefs and Headmen around the operational area and lead CSR programs.• Ensuring preparation of Mining and EHS reports for LTA (Lenders Technical Advisers) and submit reports to LTA and other Government monitoring agencies.• Imparting training and skills development program within the local communities. Ensuring training of Mining Officials, Staff and competent persons as per Mining statute; imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency

• Overseeing the spectrum of activities encompassing drilling program, core logging & sampling at Jindal laboratory in Melmoth, interaction with the local Zulu Communities and preparing the roads & drill platforms within the license area• Determining the best method of development, planning, mining; planning height, placement and type of excavation equipment, as well as (Reclamation) returning the mining site to its natural state after deposits have exhausted• Interactions with Eskom, Transnet Rail and Port for infrastructure development; progress in respect of activities with contractors, geologists and surveyors• Handling the planning, scheduling and management of modernization & capacity expansion projects; actively involved in planning for materials to obtain timely procurement of materials and equipments to facilitate smooth production process• Monitoring production respect to Cost, Resource Deployment, Time over-runs, Quality Compliance and Manpower planning; preparing budget reports, progress reports and MIS• Leading production(Drilling) and attaining the monthly production requirements by planning, assigning targets and tracking progress against targets by analyzing daily reports

Provided leadership in heading PT. Bangun Energy Indonesia Coal Mine Project in Sumatra (Indonesia) and produced 1, 00,000 tons of coal on a monthly basis. Imperative in leading a team comprising of 1 Mine Manager, 1 Mine Planning Engineer, 3 Geologists, 1 Mine Surveyor, 2 Safety Managers and 50 Production Staff and planning for preparation of life of mine and short term mine plans and production schedules.Completed Bathymetric Study Survey of both the rivers (Batanghari &Tembasi) and detected 3 different points for construction of JettyCompleted JORC report for drilling and reserves estimation for IUP32 along with JORC Second phase for IUP 17 & IUP 22Functioned on construction of Jetty on Batanghari and Tembasi Rivers for transport or Coal to Talang Duku as well as developed haul roads to stock pile and JettyPivotal in land acquisition for new mining blocks and stock piles along with CSR activities in three villagesCommenced the mining operations involving developing jetty for barge loading, land acquisition, construction of base camp and opening new blocks for mining

Mining Administered drilling and exploration operations of a mining block in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia in the capacity of Head of Exploration Team. Monitored operations while rendering technical guidance in optimum utilisation of equipment, resource planning and equipment deployment.Completed the drilling and feasibility report of 2300 Ha Coal mine, (Barabhumi Kartanagara) in Marankayu area of East Kalimantan

Mining Imperative in initiating Coal Mine Project in Kalimantan, Indonesia (Acquired KP, Parisma Jaya Abadi, (4990 Ha) at exploration license stage, completed Amdal (EC), obtained exploitation and IUP production and operations - which produced 20000 tons/ month coal (GCV- 7400) and commenced production in Dec 2008 with key involvement in heading a team of 2 Mine Managers, 1 Mine Planning Engineer, 2 Geologist, 1 Mine Surveyor, 1 Safety Manager and 80 Production Staff and developing the mine, infrastructure, haul road and Jetty. Identified an area of 2360 ha in Painan, Padang Province (Sumatra) followed by acquiring necessary Exploration License and processed the Amdal (Environmental Clearance) for the sameAchieved the first mining certificate (MC 01/2006) for mining of Iron Ore (135 ha) in Sungai Siput, in Parak State (Malaysia)Visited South Island of New Zealand, thrice for conducting feasibility studies of Boatman’s Creek Coal mine in Reefton

Mining). During the stint, served as an In-charge of Iron Ore Mines in Goa and Karnataka Region and contributed in setting-up infrastructure, developing haul roads and railway sidings at Byluvaddegeri (Karnataka) and Costi (Goa). Appreciated for playing a notable role in mining lease renewals of both Santhipriya and Karadikolla mines including public hearing, IBM mine plans and environmental and forest clearancesEfficiently dealt with legal matters and Mine lease boundary disputesWorked as Mines Manager of large mechanized iron ore mines in Goa & Karnataka