Santosh P
Kalgoorlie,WA
Summary
Accomplished Mining Engineer with a proven track record at Northern Star Resources Ltd, specializing in mine planning and pit design. Expert in DESWIK CAD and production reconciliation, I effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve production targets. Strong analytical skills drive data-informed decisions for optimal outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Engineer
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Kalgoorlie, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered 3-WEEKLY, WEEKLY, and 24-HOUR MINE PLANS aligned with operational strategy.
- Developed pit designs tailored to specific ore requirements to meet business objectives
- Produced RECONCILIATION REPORTS for daily and weekly performance tracking.
- Managed dig unit locations using BENCH MANAGER, ensuring smooth execution.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Operations, Geology, Geotech, Survey, Drill & Blast, Mine Planning) to align priorities and improve execution.
- Contributed to production meetings and PLAN HANDOVERS, facilitating clear communication between departments.
Graduate Mining Engineer
Northern Star resources
Kalgoorlie, WA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Designed MINE CUTBACKS and DUMPS using DESWIK CAD, supporting safe and efficient operations.
- Designed DRILL AND BLAST PATTERNS using SURPAC and DESWIK OPDB.
- Used EXCEL for SHORT-TERM PLANNING, enhancing resource use and execution timelines.
- Maintained the BENCH VIEW file system to align pit digging with LOM DESIGNS.
- Delivered site-specific drill and blast designs with DESWIK MDM, boosting blasting efficiency and lowering costs.
- Tracked real-time production using FLEET CONTROL, enabling data-driven decisions and performance improvements.
Graduate Mining Engineer
Vedanta Resources Ltd
Udaipur, Rajasthan
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Undertaken a range of engineering tasks in a rotating role to get exposure and experience across multiple areas of the mine site operations.
- Managed daily deployment of development and production drills.
- Produced daily activity and reconciliation reports.
- Ensured the alignment of daily production with quarterly production targets.
Education
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
Curtin University
Kalgoorlie, WA11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Rourkela05-2018
Skills
- DESWIK CAD
- DESWIK OPDB
- SURPAC
- ALASTRI
- Mine planning
- Pit design
- Drill and blast design
- Production reconciliation
Certification
- C-Class Manual Driver's License, Department of Transport, WA (valid until Nov 2027)
Accomplishments
- Best Graduate Engineer - Vedanta Resources Ltd
- State 408th Ranker - AP Polycet
- National 208th Ranker - Graduate Aptitude Test
- Gold Medallist - Talent Search India Olympiad
Timeline
Mining Engineer
Northern Star Resources Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Graduate Mining Engineer
Northern Star resources
12.2021 - 03.2023
Graduate Mining Engineer
Vedanta Resources Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
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