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Dr. Soumya Ranjan Mishra

Dr. Soumya Ranjan Mishra

Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh

Summary

Environmental Professional with over 11.5 years of experience in compliance, pollution control, and sustainability reporting across steel, mining, and related sectors. Holds a PhD in Environmental Science and specializes in regulatory compliance, online monitoring systems, and waste management. Demonstrated success in securing environmental clearances and conducting audits, achieving zero major non-compliances. Committed to advancing ESG initiatives and sustainable industrial practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive 1(B) – Environment

NMDC Steel Limited
Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh
02.2023 - Current
  • Preparing and submitting fresh/renewal applications for CTE, CTO, Hazardous Waste Authorization, BMW, Battery Waste, and self-utilization permissions
  • Ensuring timely submission of six-monthly EC compliance reports, Environmental Statements, CREP returns, annual returns, and other statutory filings via respective portals
  • Managing comprehensive environmental monitoring (ambient air, stack emissions, water/soil quality, hazardous waste) including coordination of CAAQMS, OCEMS, and real-time data transmission to CPCB/SPCB
  • Overseeing operation & maintenance of ETPs, STPs, and greenbelt development initiatives
  • Serving as internal auditor for IMS (ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001) and contributing to sustainability/ESG reporting
  • Organizing awareness/training programs on key environmental days and themes
  • (3.0 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant)

Deputy Manager – Environment

Aarti Steels Limited
Odisha
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Handled CTE/CTO renewals, Hazardous/BMW/Battery Waste authorizations, and No Increase in Pollution Load (NIPL) certification
  • Managed compliance reporting (EC conditions, Environmental Statements, CREP) and annual returns
  • Coordinated online monitoring (CAAQMS/OCEMS), waste management (hazardous, fly ash, E-waste), and ETP/STP/greenbelt operations
  • Supported IMS documentation (ISO 14001 & 45001) and liaison with statutory authorities
  • (0.2 MTPA ISP)

Assistant Manager – Health, Safety & Environment

Electrotherm (India) Limited
Gujarat
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed CTE/CCA renewals, amendments for expansion/modification projects, and full statutory compliance (EC/CCA conditions)
  • Handled online data management via GPCB XGN portal and IMS implementation (ISO 14001 & 45001)
  • Coordinated third-party environmental monitoring, in-house sampling/analysis, and waste management (hazardous, fly ash, slag)
  • Supported environmental clearance for new Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination project
  • Led green cell activities, plantation drives, training programs, and stakeholder coordination
  • (0.4 MTPA ISP)

Executive & Research Associate

Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
Bhuj-Kachchh, Gujarat
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Conducted water pollution assessment, sampling, analysis, and wastewater treatment studies
  • Developed and validated low-cost, mineral-based adsorbents for removal of heavy metals (As(III), F, Ni, Cd, Cu, Zn, Co, Mn, Pb, Se) in lab and pilot-scale studies
  • Performed in-depth literature reviews, root-cause analysis, and product development for contaminant removal
  • (Water Treatment and Technology Innovation and Knowledge Centre)

Research Fellow (JRF → SRF)

Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE)
Bhuj, Gujarat
11.2014 - 05.2018
  • Worked on DST-INSPIRE project: Chelate-assisted phytoextraction of metals, studying soil type, concentration, and co-metal effects
  • Contributed to multiple projects including mangrove biodiversity, bandhara impact assessment, bentonite dust effects, and regional EIA of Gulf of Kachchh

Project In-Charge

Ecological Development Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Bhubaneswar
01.2012 - 01.2014

Executed EIA and EMP studies for mining, construction, and coal washery projects for Prakash Industries Ltd., Basundhara Coal Washeries Ltd., and Metro Buildings Ltd.

Conducted quarterly, semi-annual, and annual environmental compliance assessments across various mining and production sectors.

Designed sampling protocols, collected baseline data, performed physico-chemical analyses, and compiled air, soil, and water quality reports.

Managed stack monitoring and continuous source analysis to evaluate emissions effectively.

Oversaw post-environmental clearance monitoring for approximately 20 production and eight mining industries, including Aarti Steels Ltd. and Stork Ferrochrome Ltd.

Led investigation into elevated dust concentration causes near OMC Ltd.’s mining lease area in collaboration with Ecological Development Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. during April-May 2014.

Conducted hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) level study surrounding OMC Ltd.'s mining lease area per OSPCB requirements alongside Ecological Development Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. from May to June 2014.

Environmental Scientist

Sun Consultancy & Services
Bhubaneswar
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conducted baseline data gathering for EIA studies to support environmental assessments.

Performed environmental monitoring of air, water, and soil parameters for compliance.

Executed physicochemical analyses on water, air, and soil samples for quality assurance.

Participated in various research projects to advance scientific knowledge and methodologies.

Education

PhD - Environmental Science

K.S.K.V. Kachchh University
Bhuj, Gujarat
08.2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Law and Policy

WWF-India & National Law University
New Delhi
07.2022

M.Tech - Environmental Science and Engineering

Sambalpur University
Odisha
01.2014

M.Sc. - Environmental Science

Sambalpur University
Odisha
01.2012

B.Sc. - Chemistry, Botany & Zoology

Utkal University
Odisha
01.2010

Skills

  • Environmental monitoring and modelling (AERMOD, WRPLOT)
  • Geographic information systems (Q-GIS, Geomedia)
  • Statistical analysis (SPSS)
  • SAP software proficiency
  • Analytical instruments: ICP-OES, AAS, UV-Vis
  • Stack and ambient sampling
  • Multi-gas analysis
  • Project management
  • Environmental compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Sustainability reporting
  • Audit coordination
  • Waste management
  • Leadership excellence
  • Research and Development

Certification

  • IMS Internal Auditor (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001)
  • ISO 17025 (NABL)
  • ITIZEN Computer Course

Languages

English
Hindi
Odia

Custom Section

Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh

Areas Of Interest

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • ESG
  • GHG Emissions & Carbon Sequestration
  • EIA Studies
  • IMS (ISO 14001 & 45001)
  • Water Treatment & Soil Remediation
  • Phytoextraction
  • Mine Restoration
  • Environmental Analytics

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

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Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoying nature in silence
  • Reading books

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Hobbies and interests

  • Reading Books
  • Listening Music
  • Watching news on international affairs and global news

Timeline

Executive 1(B) – Environment

NMDC Steel Limited
02.2023 - Current

Deputy Manager – Environment

Aarti Steels Limited
06.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager – Health, Safety & Environment

Electrotherm (India) Limited
02.2021 - 05.2022

Executive & Research Associate

Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
06.2018 - 02.2020

Research Fellow (JRF → SRF)

Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE)
11.2014 - 05.2018

Project In-Charge

Ecological Development Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Environmental Scientist

Sun Consultancy & Services
01.2012 - 01.2014

PhD - Environmental Science

K.S.K.V. Kachchh University

Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Law and Policy

WWF-India & National Law University

M.Tech - Environmental Science and Engineering

Sambalpur University

M.Sc. - Environmental Science

Sambalpur University

B.Sc. - Chemistry, Botany & Zoology

Utkal University
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Mishra