Manager (Environment & Forest) - Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd. - Jharsuguda, Odisha
(2024-12)
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting: Ensuring the company adheres to all environmental laws, securing 'Consent to Establish' (CTE) and 'Consent to Operate' (CTO) from regulatory bodies, and managing environmental clearances for projects.
- Monitoring and Data Analysis: Operating and maintaining NABL-accredited environmental labs or overseeing third-party testing. This includes continuous monitoring of air emissions (stack and ambient), water quality (effluent discharge), and noise levels.
- Waste Management: Creating protocols for reducing, reusing, and recycling solid waste, such as blast furnace slag, fly ash, and hazardous waste.
- Resource Conservation: Implementing strategies for water recycling (aiming for Zero Liquid Discharge) and energy conservation (using waste heat recovery systems like Coke Dry Quenching).
- Sustainability & ESG Reporting: Developing and implementing environmental management systems (EMS - ISO 14001), preparing sustainability reports, and enhancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings.
- Compliance Reports: Preparing and submitting regular environmental compliance reports (monthly, quarterly, or yearly) to regional offices of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Audit Management: Leading internal and external environmental audits and addressing any deficiencies.
- Community Engagement: Liaising with local communities and authorities regarding environmental concerns, water usage, and rehabilitation.
- Training and Awareness: Educating staff and workers on environmental policies, safety procedures, and sustainable practices.
Sr. Professional (Forest & Environment) - Gandhamardana Iron Ore Mines, Odisha Mining Corporation Limited - Keonjhar, Odisha
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
- Review and Processing of all sorts of regulatory compliances in the department of Mine & Production Planning including Env. Clearance, Forest Clearance, Assisting approval of mine plan, Consent to Establish & Consent to Operate, etc.
- Liasioning-Managing Corporate relationship with external regulatory agencies such as SPCB/CGWA/RCCF/DFO.
- Implementation of environmental mitigation measures as per plan including Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste and E-waste Management projects.
- Coordinating/Leading Environment Management Cell (Quarterly Basis).
- Monitoring of air, water, noise and other parameters to measure the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
- Review of environment monitoring work and report of agency, coordination of monthly environmental monitoring report.
- To Prepare different environmental reports for both internal & external purpose.
- Attending all inspections / queries of different statutory agencies like Forest, IBM, Pollution control boards and Central Ground Water Authority/Board and compliance any objection and violation.
- Organise awareness sessions and training on issues related to environment (World Forest Day/ Environment Day/Forest Fire mitigation/Wildlife Protection etc.).
Manager (Forest & Environment) in Mahulskha Iron & Manganese Ore Mines - M/s Patnaik Minerals Pvt. Ltd. - Koida, Sundaragarh, Odisha
(2020-10 - 2024-01)
- Processing of Forest Diversion Proposal (FDP), preparation of Form-A, Site Alternative Analysis, Coordination with Nodal Officer, Site Inspection of DFO, Coordination with District Administration for certificate of compliance to Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA), Gram Sabha planning & coordination with State Forest Department & District Administration for identification of CA Land and it's notification under FC Act, 1980, obtaining Stage-I clearance over 382.437 Ha.
- Preparation of Site Specific Wildlife Conservation Plan and approval
- Preparation of FC Compliance/ Self assessment Report w.r.t. FC Condition and attending different meeting related to Forest Diversion, Wildlife Conservation Plan etc.
- File Follow-up and liasoning at Forest Office, Pollution Control Board.
- Involvement during Statutory Inspection of Govt. Officials (MoEF, SPCB, State Forest Department, Star Rating, Central Ground Water Board etc.)
- Online application for CTE & CTO and follow up at concerned office for the same.
- Online application for NOC from CGWB
- Monitoring and supervision of Afforestation in scientific and systematic way within the degraded area of Mines, Safety Zone maintenance.
- Follow up and monitoring of construction of Retaining wall, Garland Drain, Check dam, Catch drain
- Monitoring of Dump management and dump stabilization by coir matting, Plantation.
- Preparation and Submission of Half Yearly, MoEF & CC (EC) Compliance, CTO.
- Involvement of different Promotion awareness programme like Safety week, MEMC Week, Vana mohatsava, World Environment Day, and other Environmental awareness Programme.
- Organise awareness sessions and training on issues related to environment (World Forest Day/ Environment Day/Forest Fire mitigation/Wildlife Protection etc.).
Manager (Environment) in Silico Manganese Plant - M/s Patnaik Minerals Pvt. Ltd. - Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
(2021-03 - 2024-01)
- Environmental management and statutory compliances
- Permits such as CTE, CTO, HWA, NOC etc.
- Obtaining environmental permits such as EC and EIA activities: Obtaining EC from MoEF&CC or SEAC and completed one public hearing successfully.
- Regular basis check CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System) and ensure that data is intimated to Chhatisgarh State Pollution Control Board and also daily basis observation report submitted Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
- Advise industries about environmental policies and standards.
- Design systems, processes, and equipment for control, management, and remediation of water and air quality
Assistant Manager (& Environment) in Jajng Iron & Manganese Ore Mines - M/s Rungta Mines Ltd. - Keonjhar, Odisha
(2017-09 - 2020-10)
- Monitoring and supervision of Afforestation in scientific and systematic way.
- Follow up and monitoring of during construction of Retaining wall, Garland Drain, Check dam, Catch drain.
- Monitoring of Dump management. Preparation of EC Compliance (Half yearly). Preparation of FC Compliance (Quarterly, Annually)
- Involvement of ISO related works like ISO14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 & SA 8000:2014
- Follow up Sewage Water Treatment Plant
- PUC follow up (HEMM)
- Follow up and management of hazardous waste
- Follow up and management of Biomedical Waste
- Monitoring of water flow meter (Groundwater & Surface Water)and monthly report preparation
- Report Preparation w.r.t. used oil, waste containing oil to SPCB
- Monitoring CAAQMS and follow up maintenance
- Involvement of Development of Nursery, Garden
- Follow up and monitoring of forest fire prone area (near to Mining Lease area)and action taken to mitigate the same
- Involvement of different Promotion awareness programme like Safety week, MEMC Week, Vana mohatsava, World Environment Day, and other Environmental awareness Programme.
- Member of Pit Safety Committee for Jajang Iron & Manganese Mines
- Solving Labour related problem
- Involvement during Flower Show at Barbil Mahotsava, Joda Mahatsvaand Noamundi Flower show.
AJY Coordinator - Forest & Environment Deptt. Govt. of Odisha - Bamra Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha
(2016-04 - 2017-09)
- Coordinating different level of training field level of training programme and compilation of data.
- Assisted in preparing the Management Plan for Badrama and Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Conducted Nature Awareness Camp in different Ranges under the jurisdiction of this Wildlife Division
Field Biologist - Forest & Environment Deptt. Govt. of Odisha - Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Angul, Odisha
(2015-04 - 2016-03)
- Coordinating and leading different field level training programme to Forest Department Executive towards Analysis of carnivore and harbivour and compilation of data.
- Assisted in preparing the Tiger Conservation Plan for Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Angul, Odisha.
Field Biologist - Forest & Environment Deptt. Govt. of Mizoram - Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram
(2014-12 - 2015-02)
- Research work on Feeding habit of Malayan Sun Bear in Dampa Tiger Reserve.
Ecology and Biodiversity Expert - Centre for Envotech and Management Consultancy - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(2012-08 - 2014-12)
- Preparation of Site Specific Wildlife Conservation Plan For different mines & Industries as per Latest Guideline (Daitari Iron ore Mines, Rantha Iron Ore Mines, Dalki Iron Ore Mines of Odisha Mining Corporation, Raikela Iron Ore Mines, Sanindpur Iron & Mn. Mines, Oraghat Iron Ore Mines and Sagasahi Iron Ore Mines of National Enterprises, National Aluminum Company, Damonjodi, Hindustan Copper Limited, Ghatsila.
