Datamine NPVS
Piyush Sogra
Mining Engineer
Jaipur
Summary
Results oriented mining engineer with 11 Years of experience in the mining industry. Proficient in mine planning, mine operations, mine safety & analytics. Possesses exceptional knowledge in business improvement as well as experience in people development, financial planning, and cost management. Proven ability to work with diverse teams, liaise with stakeholders, and deliver results within strict timelines. Seeking to contribute expertise to a progressive mining company committed to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Team Lead-Open pit Mining
A & B Global Mining Consultancy
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted pit optimization using Datamine NPVS, adjusting parameters to achieve the optimum pit design aligned with client objectives.
- Completed pit design for a gold mine in Datamine Studio OP, incorporating key design parameters such as berm width, ramp width, and overall slope angle.
- Designed strategic pushbacks based on nested pits from optimization, ensuring alignment with client goals and commodity market conditions.
- Prepared Life of Mine (LOM) schedule using EPS after block cutting and sequencing in Datamine Studio OP.
- Selected appropriate mining equipment to match the designed pit layout and operational requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and within budget, consistently achieving high client satisfaction.
- Authored technical proposals and managed client relationships for open-cast mining projects.
- Experienced in production scheduling, fleet management, and operational planning for open-pit mines.
Manager Mining Shift
Tata Steel Limited
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Joda East Iron Ore Mine of Tata Steel limited having the capacity of ROM production of 19.6 MT and overall excavation of 22.76 MT
- Working as a Shift In charge and handling people to achieve the production target.
- Developed the Monsoon preparation plan and monitoring of on field compliance.
- Developed Annual Business Plan for FY'25 for Joda East Iron Mine.
- Cost analysis to optimize the cost of drilling and blasting through waterfall diagrams.
- Managed and oversaw all aspects of mining operations, including drilling- blasting, excavation, and hauling.
- Preparation of reports and handling IBM officials for MCDR & Star Rating Inspections.
- Conducted regular assessments and audits of mining operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Strategy development through data centric approach to curb operational problems by proper visualization and statistical analysis.
- Working as an IMS coordinator for department.
- Developed the strategic monitoring of essential KPI through Daily Management framework.
- Project guide for the newly joined Management Trainees and Interns.
- Conducted Six sigma training for the sub ordinates to understand the use of methodology.
- Additional responsibility to handle Fleet Management System by Wenco for doing the necessary analysis to get business insights.
- Joda East Iron Ore Mine of Tata Steel limited having the capacity of ROM production of 19.6 MT and overall excavation of 22.76 MT
Manager Mine Planning
Tata Steel Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for taking care of preparation, coordination, and compliance of mine plan in OMQ division Mines.
- Preparation of 5 Year mine plan as per the requirement under MMDR act 1957.
- Preparation of pre-feasibility report to assess the economic value of mines.
- Dump planning and modelling by using surpac to keep the Over burden and Mineral reject in non-mineralized zone.
- Preparation and monitoring of Progressive Mine Closure plan for the purpose of mine plan compliances.
- Preparation of Reclamation plan to fulfil the environmental compliance.
- Handling the mine visits by IBM official and drafting the letter replies of violations given by them.
- Successfully get the mine plan approved of three mines of Tata Steel Limited.
Assistant Manager Safety
Tata Steel Limited
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Gomardih Dolomite Quarry of Tata Steel limited having annual capacity of 6lakh Ton
- Responsible for the safety of Gomardih Dolomite Quarry of Tata Steel limited having annual capacity of 6lakh Ton.
- Made a study to understand the trend of last 5 years LTI data and strategy formulation.
- Motivating officers to increase the logging of unsafe acts through online portal.
- Implementation of Risk Recalibrated Matrix of Tata Steel Limited.
- Handled the DGMS visits and letter drafting for violations reply.
- Conducted annual mines safety week and motivated the employees to participate more.
- Preparation of monthly MIS and field implementation of safety recommendation provided by top management.
- Designed and revised standard operating procedures of mining activities.
- Organized a workshop to make safety management plan and merging it with risk recalibrated matrix.
- Boosting the morale of contractor employees through toolbox meetings and vendor engagement activities.
- Gomardih Dolomite Quarry of Tata Steel limited having annual capacity of 6lakh Ton
Assistant Manager
BALCO, Vedanta Limited
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Handled a team of 20 workers for the efficient blasting outputs of bauxite mine.
- Preparation of Hydrology report to take the NOC from Central Ground Water Authority department.
- Promoted CSR activities in the nearby villages of our new project site to increase the companies face value among the locals.
- Provided inputs for choosing the correct pattern for drilling and blasting in Bauxite Mine.
- Performed duties as a Safety officer for the fulfilment of safety compliances of mines.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - General Management
IMI Delhi
New Delhi, India 01.2021 - 12.2021
Intermediate - PCM
Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sawai Madhopur
01.2006 - 12.2006
Dual Degree (B. Tech + M. Tech) - Mining Engineer
IIT Kharagpur
01.2013 - 12.2013
Skills
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skill
- Mentoring
- Data Visualization
- Data Analytics
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
Certification
1st class Mines Manager certificate of competency (Restricted), 01/01/23
Software
Datamine Studio OP
Datamine EPS
Surpac
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Presentation
Timeline
Team Lead-Open pit Mining
A & B Global Mining Consultancy
06.2024 - Current
Manager Mining Shift
Tata Steel Limited
10.2021 - 06.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - General Management
IMI Delhi
01.2021 - 12.2021
Manager Mine Planning
Tata Steel Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Manager Safety
Tata Steel Limited
03.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Manager
BALCO, Vedanta Limited
12.2013 - 02.2016
Dual Degree (B. Tech + M. Tech) - Mining Engineer
IIT Kharagpur
01.2013 - 12.2013
Intermediate - PCM
Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sawai Madhopur
01.2006 - 12.2006