Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in mineral processing and plant operations
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Insightful professional with notable success in directing a broad range of Plant Operations entailing Quality &
• Safety Management, Statutory &
• Regulatory Compliances and Cost &
• Resource Optimization while participating in yearly planning, analysis & implementation of solutions in support of business objectives. Currently leading operations of 6.75 MTPA Lead-Zinc-Silver beneficiation plant at Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Dariba, with end-to-end responsibility for unit operations including Crushing, Wet Grinding Mills, Froth Flotation, Slurry &
• Water Pumps, Outotec Courier Analyzer, Compressors, Blowers, FOB Blasters, High Rate Thickeners, Dewatering, Filtration, Tailing Dam Management, Condition Monitoring, and Sieve Analysis. Proficient in orchestrating plant operations with strong command over strategic execution, process control, equipment selection, cost optimization, and in-process quality assurance, backed by hands-on expertise in quality systems compliance, documentation, and real-time troubleshooting.
AGM-Mineral Processing at Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (2006-11 – Present)
Heading predictive and preventive maintenance using Time Utilization Model (TUM) to boost equipment uptime, reliability, availability, productivity, and OEE across critical assets. Enhancing process efficiency and equipment reliability through engineering innovations including spillage-free conveyors, vibro feeder retrofits, and MOC upgrades in plant pipelines. Enabling digital transformation through OSI-PI and SAP for real-time metallurgical reporting; advanced environmental compliance via online PM10/PM2.5 monitoring, dust extraction, and ZLD systems; reduced COP through DBN projects and recovery-driven tailing dam management.
Maintenance (TPM) implementation, enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Leading strategic improvement and value-addition projects focused on optimizing EBITDA, elevating financial performance through targeted operational enhancements. Implementing best-in-class operational excellence frameworks, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Kaizen methodologies, to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall plant efficiency.
Ensuring 100% compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards by conducting comprehensive audits, aligning with government bodies, and integrating industry best practices in QHSE and environmental management systems across operations.
B.E. in Chemical – Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, MAHE University (2005)
