Kandukuri Ravindranath

Mining Engineer with hands-on experience in opencast lignite operations at NLC India Limited and academic specialization in rock mechanics and underground space technology. Strong foundation in drill & blast design, production monitoring, HEMM coordination, and DGMS-compliant safety systems. GATE 2025 AIR 808. Seeking roles in mining operations or underground infrastructure projects.

Mining Engineer | Graduate Apprentice at NLC India Limited (2024-03 – 2025-03)

• Contributed to large-scale opencast lignite mining operations, focusing on production efficiency and adherence to mine plans.
• Monitored and coordinated Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM), including excavators, dozers, and dumpers, to optimize material movement and operational workflow.
• Executed mine surveying tasks and assisted in the supervision of drilling and blasting activities to ensure precise execution.
• Ensured strict adherence to DGMS safety standards, performed regular equipment inspections, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced site safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on shift planning, production monitoring, and basic mechanical troubleshooting, minimizing operational downtime.

Mining Engineer at Errabelligudem Black Granite Mine (2019-11 – 2020-03)

• Executed geological mapping and pit surveying to inform extraction strategies and update mine
• Assisted in drill pattern design and observed controlled blasting procedures to optimize fragmentation.
• Maintained detailed field documentation and actively participated in daily operational planning meetings.

Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology – Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) (2025-07)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mining Engineering – AKS University (2020-08 – 2023-07)

Diploma in Mining Engineering – Abdul Kalam Institute of Technical Sciences (2017-07 – 2020-05)