RAKESH KUMAR PATRA

Roles and Responsibilities:

Current Designation: Shift In-Charge

Project: Rampura-Agucha Underground Zinc Mines, Employer: AAC Mining Executors India Pvt. Ltd. (Contractor under Hindustan Zinc Ltd – HZL)

Overview:

Currently working at Rampura-Agucha Underground Zinc Mine—Worlds largest and one of the world's most sustainable and highly mechanized underground mining operations. I am involved in various core mining activities, including development and production operations, manpower and machinery planning, and mine control operations. The mine is equipped with advanced mining equipment such as 65-tonne LPDTs, 21-tonne LHDs, and drilling jumbos, boomer, charmec, cabletec, solo.My tenure has been marked by consistent improvements in safety practices, precision in planning, and close collaboration with geotechnical teams to ensure controlled and safe blasting operations.

Overview: Roles and Responsibilities:

Bangur Underground Chromite Mines
Employer: M/s DCS Ltd (Working under OMC Ltd)

As an Assistant Manager at Bangur Underground Chromite Mines, I was responsible for overseeing key underground mining operations with a focus on production, planning, team management, and equipment utilization. Working under M/s DCS Ltd for OMC Ltd, I played a critical role in optimizing the development cycle, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with senior management. My role demanded hands-on supervision, technical knowledge, and effective coordination to meet operational and organizational targets.

Team Management (500+ Workforce):

• Directly involved in managing and deploying a workforce of over 500 personnel, including skilled, semi-skilled, and High-killed workers.
• Coordinated work schedules, monitored performance, and addressed day-to-day operational issues.
  Promoted teamwork, performance tracking, and conflict resolution within the workforce.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.

Key Learnings and Responsibilities:

Project Site: Parasea Underground Colliery
Organization: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)
Industry: Underground Coal Mining

Ardhagram Open-Cast Project – Open Cast Coal Mines

Key Responsibilities:

• Production & Dispatch Management:
  Monitored daily coal production and dispatch data.
  Ensured accurate and timely reporting for operational efficiency.
• Support to Mine Manager:
  Assisted the Mine Manager in day-to-day operations and decision-making processes.
  Provided inputs for optimizing productivity and safety.
• Manpower Management:
  Coordinated and supervised workforce allocation for various mine activities.
  Ensured effective utilization of human resources across shifts.
• Machinery & HEMM Deployment:
  Managed deployment and scheduling of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM).
  Monitored performance, utilization, and maintenance schedules of HEMM for optimal output.
• Shift Operations:
  Oversaw shift-wise mining operations to ensure continuous production.
  Maintained shift logs and coordinated with teams for seamless handovers.
• Drilling & Blasting:
  Assisted in planning and execution of drilling and blasting activities.
  Ensured adherence to safety protocols and statutory compliance.

Mine Planning:

• Contributed to short-term mine planning and design activities.
• Collaborated with planning teams to achieve targeted production goals.