THARUN KUMAR CHEKKILLA
Kalgoorlie,WA
Summary
As an enthusiastic master's student in Mining Engineering at Curtin University, I am deeply committed to academic excellence and practical application in my field. My experience encompasses hands-on proficiency in drilling techniques, designing effective blasting strategies, and developing schedules. I am keen to embark on a graduate role in mining engineering, with a strong desire to both learn and contribute. My focus is on integrating sustainability and operational efficiency into mining practices, aiming to make a meaningful impact while advancing within the organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Northern Star Resources Limited (KCGM)
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Attending pre-start meetings for safety information and focus on spotting and fixing hazards in workplace for safer environment
- Maintaining process parameters within specified ranges to ensure optimal gold recovery rates while adhering to safety and environmental standards
- Collecting samples from each processing stage and conducting laboratory tests, ensures adherence to quality standards and consistent outcomes
- Conducting daily inspections on tailings dams and maintaining detailed logs to ensure compliance with regulations
- Responsible for maintaining Cyanide Destruction Plant liquids and adding chemical solutions to reduce cyanide ppm in process water, ensuring its reuse for processing
Vacation Work Student
Singareni Collaries Limited (RG1 Mines)
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed LHD (Load Haul Dump) machinery total cycle time to optimize efficiency and increase the number of trips per shift from different production faces of an underground mine, utilizing analytical models.
- Engaged intensively with drilling techniques, blasting patterns, equipment operations, post-blast result monitoring, and analysis collaborated closely with seasoned industry professionals
- Overseeing underground survey lines to construct roof support (roof bolts) for coal seam extraction.
- Attained thorough understanding and proficiency in mine ventilation systems, expertly monitored isolation stoppings, and collected samples to determine safety thresholds and ranges of toxic gases.
Education
Master's - Mining Engineering
Curtin University (WASM)
Kalgoorlie, WA10.2024
Bachelor Of Technology in Mining - Mining
Aditya Engineering College
Andra Pradesh10.2020
Skills
- Production Monitoring
- Process Implementation
- Process Monitoring
- Vulcan Maptek
- Deswik
- Whittle
- Excel
Activities
- Volunteer in Blood Camp (Red Cross)
- Volunteer in ITRRODDD (The institute for training, relief, rehabilitation of disabled, distressed, and disinherited children)
- Curtin volunteer
Hobbies and Interests
- Kabbadi (Captain, State District Tournament winner)
- Cricket (Batsman, Member of Sunrisers Kalgoorlie)
- AusIMM (Associate member)
- WA Mining Club Member
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Reading Books
Personal Information
- Driving License: WA Manual "C" Class
References
- Rory Bruning - Northern Star Resources Limited (KCGM), roz_flem@yahoo.com.au, +61 432028837
- Krishna Reddy Janga,- Rio Tinto, krishna.janga@riotinto.com, +61 481011153
Timeline
Process Technician
Northern Star Resources Limited (KCGM)
12.2023 - 02.2024
Vacation Work Student
Singareni Collaries Limited (RG1 Mines)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Master's - Mining Engineering
Curtin University (WASM)
Bachelor Of Technology in Mining - Mining
Aditya Engineering College
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