Rakesh Behera

Experienced Statutory Mine Surveyor with 11+ years of professional experience in mine surveying, mine planning, development and production support across Underground as well as Opencast Chromite Mines and Opencast Iron Ore Mines. Proficient in carrying out statutory and operational mine surveying activities in accordance with Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR), DGMS requirements and approved mining plans. Experienced in underground mine development surveys, level and gradient control, stope surveys, ventilation-related survey support, shaft/incline measurements, as well as opencast pit surveys, excavation measurement, volume calculations, bench development and mine plan preparation.

Strong hands-on experience in total station surveying, DGPS surveying, 3D Laser Scanner, AutoCAD, SURPAC, mine plan preparation, volumetric calculations, reconciliation of excavation/stocks and maintenance of statutory survey records. Coordinate effectively with Mining, Geology, Planning and Production teams to ensure accurate and compliant mine operations.

Statutory Mine Surveyor - JSW STEEL LIMITED - Barbil, Odisha

(2024-06)

• Carry out statutory mine surveying activities in accordance with applicable for MMR, DGMS & IBM regulations and as well as approved mining plans.
• Establish, maintain and periodically verify survey control points, benchmarks and reference stations for accurate mine surveying.
• Conduct regular surveys to monitor mine development, excavation, production and compliance with approved mine plans.
• Prepare and maintain mine plans, sections, longitudinal sections and survey records as required for statutory and operational purposes.
• Carry out accurate measurement and calculation of mine excavation, ore production, waste excavation, dumps and stockpiles.
• Provide survey inputs for mine planning, production planning, development and operational decision-making.
• Prepare survey drawings and update digital mine plans using AutoCAD, SURPAC and other mine-surveying software.
• Process Total Station/DGPS survey data and convert field observations into accurate plans, sections and quantity calculations.
• Maintain statutory survey records and assist management/DGMS inspections with required plans, sections, records and survey data.
• Coordinate with Mining, Geology, Production and Planning departments to ensure accurate mine development and production data.
• Verify actual mine workings against approved plans and report deviations where required.
• Ensure survey activities are conducted with emphasis on accuracy, safety and statutory compliance.

Asst. Manager Survey - Balasore Alloys Limited - Kaliapani Chromite Mines, Jajpur, Odisha

(2023-06 - 2024-05)

Asst. Manager Survey - Dhansar Engineering Co. PVT LTD.

(2022-03 - 2023-04)

Asst. Manager Survey - KIM Integrated Solutions CO LTD. - Sudan, Africa

(2020-11 - 2021-09)

Mine Surveyor - Gulf Mining Materials Co. LLC - Oman

(2016-08 - 2020-08)

Surveyor - Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd. - Nuasahi Chromite Mines (U/G) and Mahagiri Chromite Mines (U/G)

(2013-09 - 2016-08)

Diploma in Mining Engineering - Mining Engineering - SCTE & VT (2013)

12th - CHSE Odisha (2010)

H.S.C. - BSE, Odisha (2008)