Ranjit Kumar
Coal Quality Analysis | Coal Sampling | Laboratory Testing
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Chemist and coal quality professional with experience in coal sampling, total moisture determination, proximate analysis, GCV testing, and laboratory quality assessment. Experienced across coal inspection, thermal power plant operations, coal trading, and research environments. Skilled in evaluating coal parameters including total moisture, ash, volatile matter, and gross calorific value (GCV), alongside fly ash and bottom ash assessment, ED-XRF testing of limestone and gypsum, water quality analysis, and lubricating oil testing.
Focused on representative sampling, accurate laboratory results, dependable reporting, and adherence to quality procedures.
Experience
Chemist - Inspectorate Griffith India Pvt. Ltd. (Bureau Veritas)
(2026-10)
- Conduct coal quality analysis and coal sampling.
- Perform total moisture determination and proximate analysis of coal, including ash and volatile matter.
- Carry out Gross Calorific Value (GCV) testing and support coal quality assessment and reporting.
Coal Chemist - THDC India Ltd. — Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (1,320 MW)
(2025-02 - 2026-10)
- Performed coal sampling and laboratory analysis, including feeder coal and yard sampling.
- Analyzed unburnt carbon in fly ash and bottom ash to support assessment of combustion performance.
- Conducted limestone and gypsum testing using ED-XRF.
- Performed water quality analysis for pH, EC, TSS, TDS, turbidity, total hardness, silica and TOC.
- Analyzed lubricating oil parameters including TAN, moisture content and viscosity.
Site Coordinator - KCS Quality Inspection Pvt. Ltd. — DVC Power Plants
(2024-08 - 2025-01)
- Coordinated coal sampling activities at MTPS, DSTPS, KTPS, CTPS and other associated units.
- Supported field-level sampling coordination and inspection activities across multiple plant locations.
Site Operations Coordinator - Janki Cokes Traders Pvt. Ltd.
(2022-04 - 2024-07)
- Coordinated coal trading site operations, quality inspection, sampling, analysis and reporting.
- Worked with vendors, transporters and clients to support dispatch schedules and quality requirements.
- Assisted in monitoring operational risks and improving coordination of coal trading activities.
Project Leader - Carbonson Minerals Inspection Company
(2021-12 - 2022-03)
- Led coal and mineral inspection and sampling assignments.
- Coordinated technical teams and clients to support project timelines.
- Prepared inspection reports, technical documentation and compliance records.
Project Assistant - CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) - Dhanbad
(2016-11 - 2021-11)
- Supported coal mega-sampling projects involving CSIR-CIMFR, Coal India and power-sector companies.
- Assisted with DPR preparation related to coal quality and utilization.
- Coordinated with coal companies and power plants on sampling, quantity bills and quality issues.
- Served as site in-charge for assigned projects and supported coal-energy research and development activities.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Cambridge Institute of Technology, Ranchi (2011)
Intermediate (Science) - Science - R.S.P. College, Jharia, Dhanbad (2004)
Class 10 - D.A.V. School, Dhanbad (2002)
