Naresh Racha (Rpeq),Mieaust Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Meandu Mine, Queensland

My role involves managing coal (quality and quantity) from Pit to CHPP to Customer. I also manage capital projects for CHPP including initiation and execution. I am responsible for CHPP operation for safety, reliability, budget, efficiency, production as Owner's principal. This role involves engaging with internal, external stakeholders, contractors, consultants.

Brisbane, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Acquire and disseminate information from a high-tech network of radar and intelligence systems, to help detect illegal incursions or other threats to national security.Operate radar systems, technologically advanced computers, advanced display systems, extensive communications systems (including satellite data links), and intelligence equipment.

Caval Ridge Mine, Moranbah, Queensland, Australia

Moved to new role to work on green field site of Caval Ridge Mine. Responsible for Coal Preparation Plant design, review, execution, commissioning, operational readiness, systems integration and set up.

Brisbane, Australia

To work within multi-disciplinary engineering teams, assisting in design tasks associated with coal quality, processing and materials handling which can be followed through to the construction, commissioning and operational support stages. To engineer assigned work to meet Client expectations regarding design, budget and schedule.To provide a high level of technical support, ensuring all work complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies and practices.

Saraji Mine

Responsible for CHPP process optimisation projects (i.e. not fine-tuning)Overseeing Lab/Quality Assurance systems compliance with Processing StandardsSupervising Lab officers and Lab roster management including trainingMonitoring and improving compliance to BMA Processing Standards for CHPP with Operators and MaintenanceManagement and execution of processing capital projectsMetallurgical Continuous Improvement Projects (>3 months)Involvement in Maintenance planning for metallurgical input, particularly PMO2’s and Major ShutdownProcessing improvement studies/works with consultants/contractorsOperations and Maintenance support (>3 month activities)Involved at various levels in continuous improvement projects e.g. Magnetite usage reduction Project, Supervised different magnetite trials, Flotation yield improvement project, Coal Thickener optimisation project, Spirals circuit yield improvement project, Dense Medium Cyclone inspections, trial of different wash water systems for MicrocelsProject leader and Principal Representative for Saraji Remedials Works Project involving various upgrades to different circuits to achieve 3-5% yield improvement.

Saraji Mine, Dysart

-Responsible for day to day operation of plant – monitoring of product quality, general plant operational troubleshooting and safety concerns by providing technical support-Daily interactions with Plant Operators, Electricians and Fitters, Production Supervisors, Maintenance, Senior Management, Mining, Technical Services and HSEC Departments-Experience with flotation (Microcels), Dense Medium Cyclones, spirals, screening and desliming, Horizontal Belt and Disc Filters, thickeners and magnetic separators, centrifuges-Routine inspections and investigations of critical plant equipment and following processes to notify to Maintenance of issues, providing assistance to Maintenance Planners-Utilisation of the Delay Accounting System (Ampla), Historian, ProcessMORe and provide support and coaching-Management of plant production and quality statistics – analysis and presentation of data within the Coal Processing Department, on site and to external parties-Monitoring and Control of Plant Reagent Usage (Magnetite, MIBC, Diesel, Flocculant) including monthly reconciliation and reporting-Management and supervision of a range of contractors and assisting with supervision / mentoring of a team, laboratory and other Processing Professionals-Obtaining quotes and completing goods and services requisitions for various activities-Assisting with the development, implementation and adherence to quality systems-Assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of operating budgets, forecasting and cost effective management of controllable costs -Involved in Product sampler installation and commissioning. -Involved in monitoring raw water usage for the site.-Regular completion of site Safety Contacts (safety observations) and Job Safety Analyses-Assisting in the development, implementation and commissioning of process control strategies

involving various upgrades to different circuits to achieve 3-5% yield improvement.

Brisbane, Australia

Surveying and investigation of manufacturing process in order to put into place environmental measures and/or modifications.Advising on the feasibility and costs of environmental engineering on manufacturing process.Conducting investigations, tests and feasibility studies on the conformity of plant, equipment, facilities and material with environmental laws and standards, diagnosing malfunctions and institute remedial actions.Conducted Industrial waste water analysis and recommended suitable treatment for the stream including installation of a sand hydro cyclone.Preparation of progress reports on environmental research and recommending future actions accordingly.Participation in special training programmes on environmental matters for all staff.Conducting other duties as required by the Engineering Manager

Hyderabad Area, India

To study all the processes being carried.Involved in continuous improvement projects.To monitor automatic control system.Completing projects in stipulated timeInteracting with operators and working shiftsPrepare daily reports and end of month reconciliationFebruary 2004Casual Employee for Waste Characterisation Survey Brisbane City Council, Brisbane, QldCorrectly identifying, characterising and separating the general waste stream into the appropriate waste categoriesMaintaining survey site cleanliness.Observance of all transfer station protocols.Observance of all Council workplace safety requirements during the period of the survey.

Post Graduate Diploma, Extractive Metallurgy And Minerals Processing Brisbane

Master'S Degree, Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineers Australia. Co-published article in Science Journal

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Chemical Engineers, India,

Secondary School Certificate, English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies