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Anirban Mondal

Anirban Mondal

Geology & Hydrogeology
India,India

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced geologist with extensive background and over 14 years of experience in executing Hydrogeological Field Investigations and Modelling Studies, Site Characterization & Remediation, Mine-Water Management, Water Resource Budgeting, Risk assessment & characterization and Health and Safety Auditing in industry, government or consulting roles. Long record of accomplishment with large number and different types of research / study-based projects on environmental issues. Dedication in delivering high standards and excellence. Accredited by National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET), QCI (Quality Council of India) as Functional Area Expert (FAE)/ SME in the domain ‘Hydrology, Groundwater and Water Conservation’. Top Skills Water Quality and Water Management Exceptional knowledge of various geology and hydrogeology processes. Managed field activities including surface water and groundwater quality sampling and stream discharge measurements. Developed and groundwater water quality database using Microsoft ACCESS. Created dynamic systems models of water balances. Data Collection and Data Analysis Performed data analysis of soil and groundwater conditions for reporting and designed hydrogeological models using major tools like Surfer, QGIS, AutoCad, Modflow etc. Leadership Hands on experience in coordinating with stakeholders and regulators for all soil and groundwater field work investigations. Sound understanding of sustainable business strategies with practical environmental management skills. Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders. Being able to adapt in flexible environment to response in uncertain or unpredictable circumstances.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager Hydrogeology

Coal India Limited
12.2011 - Current
  • Created and tested hydrogeological conceptual models for more than 25 greenfield sites and for existing ongoing brownfield mining operations.
  • Conducted more than 50 hydrogeological field investigations to assess long term risks and impact of changes to mine development plans on groundwater resource management strategy.
  • Collection of groundwater elevation, reporting pumping flow and water quality assessment in mining areas/ coalfields and implemented various groundwater restoration programs to ensure compliance, completed close to 100 aquifer testing activity.
  • Designed and reviewed the effectiveness of 20 mine dewatering plans and estimated mine seepage & monitored mine inflow records for advanced mine water management strategies.
  • Strong commitment to technical and safety oversight of hydrogeological field programmes by following established Health and Safety protocols.
  • Ensured quality assurance model is effectively implemented in all hydrogeological programmes as per latest ISO9001:2015.
  • Managed obligations associated with environmental liabilities including technical delivery on commitments in project operations and closure assignments.
  • Compiled and validated field data.
  • Prepared technical comprehensive regulatory groundwater reports for groundwater extraction & dewatering permitting support for proposed/expansion mining projects.
  • Managed and administrated inventory of field equipments and consumables.
  • Ensured annual maintenance contracts (AMC) are adhered.
  • Worked as a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver hydrogeology-related projects on time and on budget.
  • Applied good organizational skills to track compliance at sites, multi-tasked in a competitive, high- energy, high-volume work environment.
  • Identified key issues, constraints, and vulnerabilities early, and develop mitigation plans to prevent negative cost / schedule impacts.
  • Capacity Building- Coordinated and implemented training programmes to coach personnel, contractors on HSE issues, hazard identification & intervention, work place safety, emergency preparedness and Quality control.
  • Guide junior hydrogeologists and engineers on technical research, modelling innovations, assessment and interpretation of effective groundwater management solutions Major Projects Accomplished: Comprehensive groundwater impact assessment studies in and around abandoned open cast mine in Talcher coalfield, India for disposal of flyash to understand long term impact on environment.
  • Involved in field activities, preparing conceptual site models, hydro-chemical assessment and developing contaminant transport model.
  • Leachability study of trace elements from coal washery reject of coal mines, India.
  • Environment Liability Management w.r.t to soil & groundwater of fuel refill stations in open pit mining areas of Talcher Coalfield, India.
  • Vetting of artificial ground water recharge structure design for various Open pit mining projects, India.
  • Water balance studies for various mines of Mahanadi coalfields Ltd.
  • Related to preparation of Environment Management Plan-Environment Impact Assessment reports for environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forest, India.
  • Statistical analysis of groundwater elevation and correlation of hydrogeological units due to dewatering at mines of Talcher coalfield and Ib valley coalfield, India.
  • Simulation of groundwater flow movement and to estimate water budgeting of groundwater system through groundwater modeling, Talcher Coalfield, India.
  • (In Progress).

Senior Consultant

Wipro Technologies, HSSE Risk, Energy Natural Resources & Utilities
Bangalore
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Strategic consulting, which involved providing business solutions for Environment, Health and Safety for Energy and Utilities sector.
  • Involved in developing and implementing Eco-financial Risk Management models and solutions for 2 major Oil & Gas companies.
  • Worked as domain specialist for developing environmental database management systems and providing advisory support to stakeholders.
  • Also established Environmental Database system- Enfos as part of innovation and ensured user centric development.

Consultant

Environmental Resources Management
06.2007 - 03.2011
  • Pre-Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.
  • Worked on human health and ecological risk assessments as team member.
  • Hydrogeological investigations including pumping tests.
  • Executed various remediation projects.
  • Proposal writing, Project and contract management.
  • Major Projects Accomplished:.
  • Worked in soil and groundwater remediation project for an automotive component manufacturing facility, NCR, India.
  • Evaluate environmental liabilities with respect to soil and groundwater at multinational client facility in Bangladesh.
  • Environmental Compliance & Permitting Advisory, Asbestos Survey, Removal and management of impacted soils and a limited groundwater assessment for Schneider Electric operations in India.
  • Involved in an EHS advisory and support project for a Steel Plant in India.
  • As an on-site Assistant H&S officer.
  • Completed over 30 Environmental Site Assessments for both greenfield and brownfield projects combined.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences

Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India
08.2002 - 05.2004

Master of Technology - Applied Geology

Indian Institute of Technology
Roorkee, India
08.2004 - 07.2007

Environmental Management - Environmental Education

Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore, India
01.2015 - 10.2015

Skills

Mine Geology and Hydrogeology

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Accomplishments

  • IRCA approved Lead Auditor in Environment Management System as per ISO 14001:2004.
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC 1, 2 &3) in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Competency for Laboratory Testing (Quality Assurance).
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Coursera.
  • Budgeting and Scheduling Projects, Coursera.
  • Managing Project Risks and Changes, Coursera.

Timeline

Environmental Management - Environmental Education

Indian Institute of Science
01.2015 - 10.2015

Deputy Manager Hydrogeology

Coal India Limited
12.2011 - Current

Senior Consultant

Wipro Technologies, HSSE Risk, Energy Natural Resources & Utilities
03.2011 - 11.2011

Consultant

Environmental Resources Management
06.2007 - 03.2011

Master of Technology - Applied Geology

Indian Institute of Technology
08.2004 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Geological Sciences

Jadavpur University
08.2002 - 05.2004
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