Rhishikesh Bagade

Professional Geologist with advanced expertise in technical investigation, exploration, analysis, modeling, mine planning and scheduling who thrives in dynamic, challenging, fast paced environments. Dedicated mine manager who excels at using proven methods, cutting edge technology to successfully cost cutting and streamline operations to increase productivity with focus on team building, enforcing a high level of quality in products and services. As well as strong leadership, financial nous, business management skills.

Project Geologist and Assistant Mine Manager - DSS Infra and Geo Techno Services - Kolhapur, Maharashtra

(2016-01 - 2026-03)

• Responsible for creating detailed geological maps, mining and ore zone maps based on field investigation and core drilling. Development of mineral location, exploration, extraction, execution method based on safety, cost effectiveness, deposition characteristics.
• Statutory compliances with the government regarding mine operations.
• Design, implement, monitor the development of mines. Operational planning of site activities, facilities, services, maintenance strategy for machineries and equipment, boost corporation efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvement strategies.
• Ensured high quality daily production by enforcing product standards, eliminate materials wastage and unnecessary manpower hours to reduce cost.
• Experience in financial management, cost control, preparing operational budgets, develop and implement cost initiatives to improve both efficiency and mine profitability.
• Increased output 15 percentile by revising schedules, team performance, mining operations. Increased plant safety rate by working out proactive strategies and well-structured training.

Junior civil Engineer - Profile Engineers - Pune

(2011-06 - 2013-01)

• Develop designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, specifications, Data sheets, bid documents, bid evaluations, engineering directives, and other data includes writing report, technical memo for residential and industrial projects.
• Liaises with external advisors, development partners, planning related service providers, technical consultants, subcontractors, surveyors, clients, landowners, grid operators and other involved stakeholders.
• Supervise works on site during construction phase of project. Inspects and verifies the quality of works being performed and submission of daily progress report to seniors.
• Troubleshoots and finds solutions to any technical issues or defects encountered on site, either electrically, mechanically, regarding civil works or with materials, and working with most appropriate technical solutions.
• Assist the Lead Civil Engineer with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost, schedule, and hand over of project before the deadline by maintaining discipline and quality control throughout the construction process.

Master's Degree - MS Geotechnical & Structural Engineering - Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia (2013-01 - 2014-12)

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - RSCOE, Pune university (2007-01 - 2011-12)