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Srinath Potharaju

Kalgoorlie

Summary

Professional production specialist with strong background in manufacturing and operations. Skilled in machinery operation, quality control, and process optimization. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Consistently delivers reliable results and ensures smooth workflow.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Production Employee (Truck Operator)

Northern Star Resources Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
  • Operate CAT 793F series trucks in Fimiston Open Pit, efficiently hauling ore and waste in line with daily production schedules.
  • Collaborate with Komatsu PC8000, Liebherr 9400, and CAT 994K loaders for seamless pit operations.
  • Consistently meet production targets while demonstrating safe work practices in compliance with Northern Star’s STARR Core Values.
  • Maintain high equipment availability by reporting mechanical issues promptly and minimizing downtime.

Graduate Mining Engineer (Underground Mine)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted ventilation surveys across 8500 m³/min fan systems, ensuring statutory compliance and safe underground working environments.
  • Supported Continuous Miner operations (CM-1 & CM-2), achieving daily production targets of 1200–1500 tonnes per unit.
  • Assisted in planning and tracking of depillaring operations for Panel C-2A (Block C) using Continuous Miner technology, increasing extraction efficiency by 10%.
  • Monitored blasting operations, optimizing explosive usage and improving fragmentation efficiency by 12%.
  • Maintained daily production reports, tracking 4 LHDs operations contributing to ~600 tonnes/day additional production.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of ventilation stoppings and isolations, preventing leakage and ensuring fresh airflow to all districts.
  • Participated in the tunnel drivage project between 4 Seam and 3 Seam using LHD, supporting chair lift installation and reducing worker travel times.

Graduate Mining Engineer (Open-Pit Mine)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Trained extensively on drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling processes in large-scale open-pit coal mining operations.
  • Worked with heavy equipment, including draglines, shovels, and dumpers, improving machine cycle times and overall productivity.
  • Contributed to hazard identification, environmental management, and dust suppression initiatives in compliance with mining regulations.
  • Supported daily mine production data collection and reporting, facilitating operational planning and efficiency improvements.

Education

Master of Professional Engineering - Mining

Curtin University
Kalgoorlie, WA

Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering

Kakatiya University

Skills

  • Underground and Open-Pit Mining Operations
  • Ventilation Surveys
  • Drill and Blast Optimization
  • Surface and Underground Water Management
  • Production and Performance Reporting
  • Vulcan
  • Ventsim
  • Whittle

Certification

Dangerous Goods Security Card – WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety

Activities

  • Curtin Volunteer and Curtin Guild Social Club Member
  • Associate Member, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
  • Member, Engineers Australia
  • Member, WA Mining Club

Timeline

Production Employee (Truck Operator)

Northern Star Resources Ltd.
06.2024 - Current

Graduate Mining Engineer (Underground Mine)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited
04.2021 - 04.2022

Graduate Mining Engineer (Open-Pit Mine)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering

Kakatiya University

Master of Professional Engineering - Mining

Curtin University

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