PRAVASA RANJAN CHINARA
Geologist(Exploration, Mining, Project Management)
Bhubaneswar
Summary
A seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in Conceptualizing and executing Green Field and Brown Field Exploration programs of multiple commodities (Bauxite, Iron Ore, Gold, Diamond etc.), Quality Control and Mine Planning, Major Mineral Auction Strategy, Mining & Exploration Project Approvals/Facilitations (through collaboration with different Govt. entities e.g. DoMG, IBM, PCCF Nodal & Wildlife, GSI, SPCB, OMC etc.)
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4015
4015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager STC (Interim)
IDPEX PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2024 - Current
- Interpret, Conceptualize and Design Exploration programs from G4 level onwards for NMET/non-NMET projects.
- Presentation and approval (TEC/TCC/NMET)
- Coordination with key stakeholders (DoMG, GSI, ORSAC, IBM and MSTC ensuring availability of Geological/Geochemical/ Geophysical reports, Cadastral, LULC, Forest area in planned exploration blocks, details about Auctioned Blocks details to target multi-mineral commodities for Exploration.
- Planning, delegation and supervision of Large Scale Geological Mapping, Drilling, Sampling in Gold, Graphite, Bauxite, Iron Ore etc.
- Planning and supervision and interpretation of Drone Magnetic Survey, Heli-borne Survey for multi-mineral commodities across the state of Odisha.
- Preparation of Project Specific SOPs for exploration programs.
- Preparation of Geological Reports (G4 on wards).
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Senior Professional Geologist
DATACODE International (Pvt) Ltd.
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Legacy Data Interpretation and Development of a comprehensive MRM.
- Review of Critical Geological and Exploration Reports of GSI, DoMG to develop genetic models of Mineral formation and provide concept based predictive targets for further exploration.
- Development of a comprehensive MRM (Mineral Resource Mapping) strategy of the whole state of Odisha based on data analysis.
- Implementation of new generation technologies for mineral exploration e.g Heliborne Survey, Remote Sensing data analysis, Map to Loop and Explore software integration into projects for 3-Dimensional interpretation of the Ore bodies
- Planning, Tendering and QAQC of GSPs (Geological Service Providers)
- Technical evaluation and finalization of PIAs (Project Implementing Agencies)
- Recommendation on finalization of PIAs.
- Development of Mineral Resource Atlas.
- Imparting On-job-training to Client executives in QA/QC, data collection, data processing and interpretation.
- Detailed Report-wise interpretation and documentation of all Bauxite Blocks of Odisha.
- Prioritization of Five Blocks for further exploration.
- Preparation of Mineral System Document for East Coast Bauxite.
- Scope Finalization of GSPs (Geological Service Providers) for proposed exploration blocks
- Finalization of Tender Documents for Geological Services.
Deputy Head, New Mines
VAL, Odisha Mines.
07.2018 - 04.2024
- Plan, Strategize Bauxite Blocks for Auction.
- Supervision of DGPS Survey (On ground completion and approval from ORSAC and DoMG)
- Coordination with DoMG, ORSAC, PCCF, Dept Of Steel & Mines for project approvals.
- Planning and Management of G3, G2 & G1 level Exploration programs
- New resource developments for auction through (Planning and Strategy)
- Conceptualization, Planning, Management, and Execution of Green-Field and Brown-Field Exploration Projects.
- On pit Quality management, beneficiation, scheduling, blending.
- Made 4 Bauxite blocks auction ready.
- Winning of Sijimali Bauxite Block in Auction (311MMT)
- On ground team Management and Successful Completion of PH for Sijimali Bauxite Block.
- Successful Completion of FRA Gramsabha for Sijimali Bauxite Block.
- Mining Plan approval of Sijimali Mines.
- Recognition as a Technical Star (Vedanta Group)
- 2 times Chairman Award and 5 times CEO Achievement Award winner for achievement in Exploration, Business Excellence, Strategy and Execution of cross functional projects (CSR & LA)
Associate Manager (Technical Project Lead)
BALCO, Vedanta Group.
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Exploration Planning and Project management
- On-pit Quality Control.
- Geological Modelling, Resource Estimation, Mine Planning.
- Successful completion of 2 brown-field exploration projects in Kawardha and Mainpat mines with more than 27000+ mtrs of drilling and addition of 20 MMT Resources.
- Featured in Top Ten learners of the group.
- Recognized as a technical star of the group.
- Represented as Lead, Bauxite Exploration in Vedanta Exploration Community.
- Nominated Exco observer/Analyst.
- Member of the Chairman's F-10 team for 50 MMT resource enhancement.
- Member of the District Expert Appraisal Committee for minor minerals.
Assistant Manager
Utkal Alumina International Ltd., Aditya Birla Group
12.2013 - 06.2014
- G1 level exploration planning and supervision.
- Sampling and Quality control.
- Production planning and management.
- Geological modeling.
- Mine planning.
- Grade estimation.
Senior Geologist
MSPL Limited
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Field traverse to find out new mineralized shear zones in the Schist Belt.
- Regional and Large-Scale Geological Mapping, sampling etc.
- Reconnaissance to Detailed exploration planning and execution.
- Bench Plan preparation for 3 open pits for the lease area.
- Delineation of Ore body in different levels for the underground developments.
Geoscientist/GIS Engineer
IndiGEO Consultants Pvt. Ltd
05.2009 - 02.2011
- Geological and Geophysical Field surveys in Madhyapradesh.
- GIS Database management.
Geoscientist/GIS Engineer
Remote Sensing Instruments Softech
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked as an Exploration Geologist for the Project Gold and Diamond.
- Field traverse in different districts of Madhya Pradesh.
- Worked as a GIS Engineer for the Himalayan Glacier Inventory Project for the Project ISRO.
Education
M.Tech. - Remote Sensing and GIS
SRM University
Chennai, Tamilnadu04-2008
M.Sc. - Geology
Khallikote Autonomous College
Berhampur, OrissaB.Sc. - Geology Honors
Dharanidhar College
North Orissa University, OrissaSkills
Conceptualize and execute green field exploration programs
undefinedAccomplishments
- University rank holder in B.Sc., M.Sc. and MTech.
- First class with distinctions throughout the academic career.
Place
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Ultramarathon Runner, Endurance Cyclist, Mountaineer, Poet
1) Ran 100km Border Ultra along Indo-Pak Border enduring the Heat of the desert and Freezing nights and was Falicitated by Ministry of Sports, Odisha.
2) Ran other Ultras like Ultribe Paderu (50kms) and Tata Mumbai Marathons, NMDC Marathons multiple times
3) Cycled Paris-Brest-Paris, a to-and-fro 1,230 km self-supported ride from Paris to Brest in Brittany.
4) Cycled 1200kms and 1000kms LRMs in 90 and 70 hrs.
5) 3 times Super Randonneur.
6) Summited Mt.Friendship Peak with an elevation of 17382 ft in less than 3 days in sub-zero temperature and was recognized by Odisha State Sports department.
Timeline
Program Manager STC (Interim)
IDPEX PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2024 - Current
Senior Professional Geologist
DATACODE International (Pvt) Ltd.
04.2024 - 11.2024
Deputy Head, New Mines
VAL, Odisha Mines.
07.2018 - 04.2024
Associate Manager (Technical Project Lead)
BALCO, Vedanta Group.
06.2014 - 07.2018
Assistant Manager
Utkal Alumina International Ltd., Aditya Birla Group
12.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Geologist
MSPL Limited
05.2011 - 12.2013
Geoscientist/GIS Engineer
IndiGEO Consultants Pvt. Ltd
05.2009 - 02.2011
Geoscientist/GIS Engineer
Remote Sensing Instruments Softech
05.2008 - 05.2009
B.Sc. - Geology Honors
Dharanidhar College
M.Tech. - Remote Sensing and GIS
SRM University
M.Sc. - Geology
Khallikote Autonomous College
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