Indranil Ghorai
Stones Corner,Australia
Summary
Mining Engineer with 20 years of experience in opencut coal operations in QLD, Australia. Expertise in operational planning, medium-term directional planning, and long-term strategic planning. Proven track record in managing and delivering comprehensive mine plans, business plans, and asset resource development plans, alongside JORC reporting. Strong communicator with a history of successful negotiations with senior leadership and stakeholders, driving project success through effective team development and process standardization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mine Planning Manager – Open Cut (multiple assets)
Anglo American
Brisbane, Australia
06.2022 - Current
- Directed the development of Life of Asset Planning for open cut operations.
- Oversaw coordination among teams and stakeholders to enhance long-term strategic objectives.
- Executed Medium-term Planning discipline, integrating it with operational site planning processes.
- Formulated annual five-year Business Plan, negotiating optimized mining strategies with Executive Leadership Team.
- Managed compliance and governance routines for Medium Term Mine Planning framework adherence.
- Conducted annual Reserve reporting per Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) standards.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture that aligns with company values and promotes diversity.
- Acted as technical lead in SMC divestment, focusing on stakeholder engagement and data management.
Technical Services Superintendent
Anglo American
Middlemount, Australia
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Guided mid-term mine planning team in delivering comprehensive pit designs and strategic plans.
- Influenced senior leaders by negotiating refined mining strategies aligned with overarching goals.
- Champion collaborative efforts to enhance mine strategies amidst operational challenges and market shifts.
- Oversaw the deployment of advanced planning tools to boost compliance with strategic objectives.
- Refined change management protocols within planning streams for consistency and sustainability.
- Nurtured engineering team's skill development through targeted training initiatives.
- Optimized documentation methods to ensure continued process efficacy.
Superintendent Mine Planning (multiple assets)
BHP Coal
Brisbane, Australia
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Directed Tactical Mine Planning Team in producing mine strip designs, reserves, and scheduling aligned with two-year budget and five-year business plan for various assets.
- Administered monthly short-range forecasts with haulage modeling integration.
- Coordinated delivery of pre-conceptual, conceptual, and detailed designs for significant stripping operations.
- Managed topsoil stripping and rehabilitation plans effectively within budget constraints.
- Oversaw coal blending modeling spanning from month four to two years ahead.
- Implemented annual Plan of Operations (ERC since 2019; PRCP initiated in 2023).
- Facilitated schedule interactions from month four to five years, providing strategic guidance to infrastructure and project teams.
- Monitored compliance with corporate policies and promoted continuous improvement through feedback mechanisms.
Mine Planning Specialist
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
Brisbane, Australia
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Directed strategic mine planning tasks, aligning them with overall corporate strategy.
- Optimized Life of Mine Planning projects, focusing on design, scheduling, and margin ranking.
- Conducted thorough resource development planning for potential option evaluation.
- Fulfilled responsibilities of competent person for reserve reporting under JORC code.
- Supported open-cut mine sites in implementing short- to medium-term planning strategies.
- Contributed strategic recommendations to enhance annual operational business plans.
- Executed detailed financial evaluations and scheduling for improved resource management.
- Formulated rehabilitation and closure plans for final landform generation.
Technical Services Superintendent - Operational Planning
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
Moura, Australia
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised mine activity designs and managed short-term scheduling for Operational Mine Planning Team.
- Mentored engineers and graduates, improving skill sets for enhanced planning results.
- Presented mine plans weekly to Production team, focusing on safety controls and hazards.
- Identified cost efficiencies while sourcing improvement opportunities to streamline production processes.
- Implemented measures to meet environmental rehabilitation obligations effectively.
- Engaged team members in safety discussions, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Compiled detailed weekly and monthly reports, facilitating reconciliation efforts.
- Oversaw HR responsibilities by developing individual performance contracts and growth strategies.
Truck & Shovel and Dragline Coordinator (Mine Planning)
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
Moura, Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led Truck & Shovel and Dragline Planning Team, ensuring delivery of compliant dragline designs and schedules.
- Provided mentorship to Planning Engineers, advancing their technical expertise and career development.
- Created 3D visual reports for Dig sequence, improving clarity for Dragline operators.
- Performed pit inspections to optimize production and adhere to safety protocols through supervisor dialogue.
- Uncovered cost efficiencies, compiling monthly reports for financial reconciliation.
- Streamlined coordination of Dill & Blast and Prestrip tasks for efficient Dragline path scheduling.
- Explored environmental rehabilitation opportunities, devising strategic plans for execution.
- Managed inputs for medium-term planning from one to three years.
Area Engineer (Mine Planning)
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
Moura, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Led short-term mine planning team to execute design and scheduling tasks per Anglo American standards.
- Conducted pit inspections and collaborated with production supervisors to ensure safety and compliance.
- Generated weekly and monthly production reports, including reconciliation metrics.
- Coordinated drill and blast activities for truck and shovel as well as dragline operations.
- Enforced coal mining Silver Rules in planning to minimize coal loss and contamination.
- Dawson Mine – Moura, QLD
Mining Engineer
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
Moura, Australia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed short-term mine activity plans and medium-term pit designs according to Anglo American standards.
- Conducted 16-week scheduling and weekly coal mining forecasts to optimize operations.
- Coordinated dump design and scheduling efforts for improved resource management.
- Implemented geotechnical assessment outcomes into pit designs to enhance safety measures.
- Planned drill and blast operations, including monthly explosive forecasts to ensure compliance.
- Developed weekly planning presentations and communicated with Production Supervisors for alignment on safety and performance.
- Compiled weekly and monthly production reports to track operational efficiency.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of dig and dump plans to ensure accuracy.
Mining Engineer
Thiess & Leighton India (TLI)
Delhi, India
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Updated geological borehole data to enhance geological model accuracy.
- Conducted investigations and detailed reports on surface miners across various Indian open-cut coal mines.
- Analyzed production profiles of surface miners for suitability in diverse mining environments.
- Developed insights to inform TLI’s equipment selection strategy for future opencut coal projects in India.
Graduate Mining Engineer
Thiess Contractors Australia
Collinsville, Australia
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Executed short-term scheduling and drill and blast planning processes for mine operations.
- Gained exposure to dragline engineering and performance monitoring systems.
- Contributed to tray selection project for Cat777 coal hauling trucks, analyzing loading times and damage impacts.
- Monitored total cycle time of front end wheel loader Cat 992 in coal loading operations.
Graduate Mining Engineer
Thiess Contractors Australia
Wiluna, Australia
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Gained exposure to Drill & Blast, Mine Planning, Surveying, Geology, and Safety during Graduate Program.
- Collaborated with Blast Crew on various field activities related to blasting operations.
- Designed drill patterns and managed basic Drill & Blast database effectively.
- Created blasting tie-up pattern designs in coordination with Shot Firers.
- Assisted short-term mine planners in developing weekly and monthly bench operating schedules.
- Compiled daily and weekly production reports to track operational performance.
- Engaged with Surveyors in diverse field activities to enhance site understanding.
- Supported Pit Technicians in marking ore on blasted grounds for accurate resource management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mining
National Institute of Technology
Surathkal, Karnataka, India01.2005
Skills
- MineScape
- Minex
- Deswik
- Vulcan
- Surpac
- Minesite
- 3DDig
- Xpac
- Spry
- Talpac
- Minemax
- MS-Excel
- MS-Word
- MS-Power Point
Certification
- Chartered Professional and Member – Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMMCP)
- Registered Professional Engineer - Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
- Successfully completed the Global MIRM (Minerals Industry Risk Management) intensive course workshop from University of Queensland
- Successfully completed the Financial Management and Project Investment Analysis (FMPIA) Course
- S123 and G2 Certificate
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Australian
- Date of Birth: 08/07/83
Timeline
Mine Planning Manager – Open Cut (multiple assets)
Anglo American
06.2022 - Current
Technical Services Superintendent
Anglo American
01.2020 - 06.2022
Superintendent Mine Planning (multiple assets)
BHP Coal
06.2016 - 12.2019
Mine Planning Specialist
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
01.2015 - 06.2016
Technical Services Superintendent - Operational Planning
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
01.2014 - 01.2015
Truck & Shovel and Dragline Coordinator (Mine Planning)
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
01.2013 - 01.2014
Area Engineer (Mine Planning)
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
01.2012 - 01.2013
Mining Engineer
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
01.2011 - 01.2012
Mining Engineer
Thiess & Leighton India (TLI)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Graduate Mining Engineer
Thiess Contractors Australia
01.2007 - 07.2007
Graduate Mining Engineer
Thiess Contractors Australia
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mining
National Institute of Technology
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