Rhitwik Chatterjee
Kolkata,West Bengal
Summary
Enterprising leader(Geologist,Water Resource Specialist and Sustainability Enthusiast) with proven abilities(18+ years of experiences,advanced skills for geoscientific and sustainability project management, analyzing geological data using specialist computer applications,deftness in swiftly ramping projects) in leading teams towards the achievement of organizational goals and industry best practices like time bound cost effective geoscientific and sustainability services(SDG 6).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Operations
Bureau Veritas Group
06.2023 - Current
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering collaborative work environment.
Senior Hydrogeologist
Department Of Water Resources, GoWB
10.2013 - 05.2023
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high level of attention to detail.
- Served as trusted technical advisor to industries, providing expert insights on various aspects of water resource management.
- Coordinated field investigations for drilling operations, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling.
- Optimized groundwater extraction systems by conducting well performance evaluations and recommending improvements.
- Audited periodical census of minor irrigation schemes, estimation of ground water resources as per Ground Water Estimation Committee (GEC), 2015 norms.
Assistant Manager (Geology)
JSW Bengal Steel Ltd.
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Coordinated day-to-day operations related to coal exploration, mining and hydrology to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Conducted pre-feasibility and geological reconnaissance study of various mineral properties in Indonesia, various parts of India and southern Africa for optimization of risk of investments.
- Coordinated geoscientific exploration activities like mapping, 3D HRSS survey, resistivity survey, drilling, core logging, sampling, interpretation of exploration data, preparation of sections, fence diagrams, seam structure, floor contour, seam folio plans, seam detail plans etc.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering positive work environment.
- Prepared geologic resource model, geological report of Ichhapur coal exploration project.
- Prepared EIA reports for obtaining environmental clearance from MOEF.
Assistant Manager (Geology)
Integrated Coal Mining Ltd.
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Pioneered mine excavation planning operations on day-to-day basis to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Performed mine design operations to optimize production.
- Coordinated environmental due diligence, EIA and EMP to foster clean, safe, and sustainability environment in around mine premises.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategic mining plans for business growth and improvement.
Geological Assistant
Department Of Water Resources,GoWB
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Conducted watershed scale water balance studies and facilitated process of issuance of groundwater extraction permits to irrigational, industrial and municipal users as per provisions of West Bengal Groundwater Resources (MCR) Act 2005 and rules thereof of 2006.
- Monitored of groundwater-level and quality at watershed scale, through direct measurement and sampling following USGS, 1985, 1987 protocols.
- Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Geologist
Drilltech Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations for at least 20 mineral exploration projects .
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in collected data sets during fieldwork assignments.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Compiled data, prepared reports, completed resource modeling modeling and created maps with CAD/SURV CAD and MINEX.
Education
Ph.D. - Water Resources
National Institute Of Technology
Durgapur12.2024
Master of Science - Geology
University Of Calcutta
Kolkata06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Geology (Honours)
University Of Calcutta
Kolkata05.2003
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Geological Survey and Exploration
- Hydrogeological Survey and Exploration
- Water Resource Management (ISO 20760-2:2017)
- Hydro-geochemistry ((ISO 5667-1:2023)
- Resource Modelling
- Groundwater Modelling
- Water Conservation and Artificial Recharge
- Water Resilience Assessment Framework (WRAF)
- Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA)
- Water Stewardship (AWS Standard 2)
- Environmental Due Diligence, EIA,EMP
- GHG Accounting/Carbon Footprinting(ISO 14064:2018)
- Water Footprinting (ISO 14046:2014)
- Water Resilience Coalition 20250 pledge and Ambition 2030 and GRI 303
- Soft Skills: MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Aquachem, Hydrus 1D;Rockware; Minex 53;Surv Cad 2002; AutoCAD 2002, 2007, 2009; SPSS
Accomplishments
- Completed the World Bank funded PDS project(Project Code-WB-1_2016_1) , without time and cost overrun.
- Designed and implemented > 50 artificial recharge,springs & small stream rejuvenation schemes to foster hydrologic balance and water conservation at various watersheds across West Bengal without any time and cost overrun.
- Effectively implemented >1500 minor irrigation schemes (CCA, 2000ha) and created additional 6000 ha of irrigational potential at Western Bengal Basin.
- Achieved success through coming away with >400 legal matters on for Government Of West Bengal related to water resource Management.
- Proved 3.1 MT of non-coking coal reserve through geological exploration ( ~40,000 meters of drilling and allied activities within a span of 14 months and prepared full Geological report of Ichhapur coal block, Raniganj Coal field) in India.
- Completed coal exploration activities at overseas locations at Zumbo district, Tete province Mozambique and Indonesia .
Certification
- Carbon footprint/GHG accounting using ISO 14064 (Bureau Veritas) ; Certificate No.: GHG/103/23/984/A/08
- EMS Lead Auditor ( CQI IRCA PR 315); Certificate No.: Awaited
Awards & Recognitions
- 1st position in the Geologists Service Exam, 2012 conducted by West Bengal Public Service Commission, Govt. Of West Bengal.
- Top Student Award at the World Bank funded International Training Workshop on Surface Geophysics for Ground Water, held at CSIR-NGRI, in collaboration with USGS in 2016.
Affiliations
- Quality Circle Forum of India | Membership No: 04099042784
- Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India | Membership No: L10106
- Indian Association of Hydrologists | Membership No: LM1815
- Indian Science Congress Association| Membership No: L18171
- International Society of Sustainability Professionals| Membership No: 80013815
Additional Information
- Analysis of spatio-temporal trend in groundwater elevation data from arsenic affected alluvial aquifers – Case study from Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Eastern India, J Earth Syst Sci, 129, 228, 2020 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-020-01489-8
- Impact of excessive pumping on groundwater quality: The arsenic problem of the Ganges–Meghna–Brahmaputra delta in Southeast Asia, Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, 3, 2, 371-401, 2020 , https://doi.org/10.7454/jessd.v3i2.1052
- Spatio-Temporal Variation in Physico-Chemical Properties of Groundwater within Arsenic Affected Shallow Alluvial Aquifers of Murshidabad District, West Bengal, Eastern India, Indian Ground Water, XVII, Jul'21, 54-87, 2021
- Tube well platform color, as a proxy for identification of arsenic contaminated wells-case study from, alluvial aquifers of eastern India, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-14, 2022 ; https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19973638.v1
- Assessment of Metalaxyl migration through vadose zone of alluvial sandy soil using column experiment and HYDRUS numerical modelling, Acque Sotterranee-Italian Journal of Groundwater, 12, 3, 51-61, 2023; https://doi.org/10.7343/as-2023-634
- Arsenic contamination in groundwater of moribund delta of Bengal basin: Quantitative assessment through adsorption kinetics and contaminant transport modelling. Chatterjee, R., Adhikari, K., Sinha, R. et al. J Earth Syst Sci 133, 86 ( 2024 ). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-024-02275-6
- Spatiotemporal Variation in Physico-chemical Properties of Groundwater Within Arsenic-Affected Shallow Alluvial Aquifers of Murshidabad District, West Bengal, Eastern India. Chatterjee, R. ( 2024 ), In: Sinha Ray, S., Acharyya, A. (eds) Ground Water Contamination in India . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49092-7_4
Referrals
- Prof. Kalyan Adhikari, Professor, Earth & Environmental Studies, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, M: 09434788091
- Dr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Geology & Geophysics Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, M: 09007228876
- Dr. Dipankar Saha, Former Member (HQ) Central Groundwater Board, MOWR, Government of India, M: 09958507964
- Dr. Subrata Halder, Executive Engineer, Dept. of Water Resources, Government of West Bengal M;08443868830
- Dr. Avijit Saha, Ex-Director, Irrigation & Waterways Dte. Government of West Bengal, M: 9433509798.
- Mr. Vivek P Singh, Vice President-Engineering & Sustainability, Grasim, Aditya Birla Group, M: 8607110055
Timeline
Senior Manager, Operations
Bureau Veritas Group
06.2023 - Current
Senior Hydrogeologist
Department Of Water Resources, GoWB
10.2013 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager (Geology)
JSW Bengal Steel Ltd.
07.2010 - 09.2013
Assistant Manager (Geology)
Integrated Coal Mining Ltd.
10.2008 - 05.2010
Geological Assistant
Department Of Water Resources,GoWB
06.2007 - 05.2008
Geologist
Drilltech Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
06.2005 - 05.2007
Ph.D. - Water Resources
National Institute Of Technology
Master of Science - Geology
University Of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science - Geology (Honours)
University Of Calcutta
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