Ramesh Byrapura

As a senior mining executive, my primary objective is to support the complete operational strategies and responsibilities and ensure the safety of both men and machinery. To create a positive and productive work environment, I communicate with team members, set goals, and monitor performance. Noted for utilizing out of box techniques in developing innovative ideas/procedures which ensures process optimization and effective result, A dedicated team player with strong anticipatory skills and an unwavering commitment to redefining and surpassing organizational goals.

Experienced, results-oriented, Performance-driven mining professional with a Diploma in Mining Engineering and Mine Manager competency, bringing over 29 years of extensive experience in opencast mining, sustainable operations, and evaluating the commercial viability of domestic and international mining projects.

Site Engineer - M/s. Konkan railway Co. Ltd - Goa State, India

(1993-08 - 1997-06)

Tunnel excavation and responsible for maintaining safety and Environmental standards, drilling & blasting patterns according the size of the tunnel intended excavation and actual excavation and control blasting technique avoid back break. Supervision of civil works, back filling & Cavity treatment, Rock Bolt drilling and erection of column segments wall plate, controlling drilling crew.

Permit Mine Manager - M/s. R. K. Minerals - Karnataka- Lokapur

(1998-03 - 2001-03)

Quarry in charge supervising deployment of men & machinery, proper extraction of ore & over burden, drilling & blasting, all mine drainage system, pit de-watering, waste dump management, transporting of minerals & waste, Crushing plant & quarry overall responsibility.

Assistant Mine Manager - M/s. Salgaocar mining industries Pvt Ltd - Santhona Dabal, Goa State

(2002-05 - 2012-02)

Starting joined as mines Foreman then promoted me as Assistant mines manager, to assist the mines manager for all aspects like planning, development, operational system and all other safety aspects, and I performed as shift in charge for development of mining operation and risk assessment, protection of environment sustainable mining operation, accident reduction planning, productivity of all mining machinery, compile shift, daily weekly and quarterly mining statistics, plan and implement an efficient pit de-watering & mine drainage system.

Project Manager - M/s.Geonex (m) sdn bhd - Lanchang Malaysia

(2012-03 - 2013-10)

Overall responsible for mine development and wet screen mineral processing plant and jigging processing, to liaise with the mining geologist, mine planning and to prepare estimate/forecasts for the production ore & waste, modify/revise the mine plan as and when necessary to ensure production target. Budget and cost control planning for optimum utilization of men and machinery for good production. Legal documentation work to assist my superiors and regular co-ordination with the mining operation team and all other safety aspects.

HOD (Mining) - M/s. Immanuel crushers&mines Pvt. Ltd, sister concern M/s.Divon Rock Products Pvt.Ltd. - Kerala

(2014-02 - 2023-02)

Joined as Head of mining and also statutory Mines manager for taking overall responsibility of 4 mechanized stone Quarry annual production is around 2.2 million tons, development drilling and blasting safety & productivity, Liaising with all the government related deportments DGMS, IBM, DMG & department of Explosive & Forest. Etc.

Operation head - ASHAPURA GROUP - Bauxite Mine Guinea West Africa Boffa region

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

I worked in the Guinea-West Africa Bauxite Mining Project as the operation head, taking responsibility mining operation technical support for production, and productivity.

HOD (Mining) - M/s.Divon Rock Products Pvt.Ltd. - Kerala

(2024-04)

Responsible for the overall management and operation of four mechanized stone quarries with a combined annual production of approximately 2.2 million tonnes. Key responsibilities include planning and execution of development, drilling, and blasting activities, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, and achieving productivity targets.

• Liaising with government authorities such as DGMS, IBM, DMG, the Department of Explosives, and the Forest Department to ensure statutory compliance and obtain necessary approvals.
• Coordinating mineral auctions through MSTC and handling procedures for obtaining quarry leases from DMG.
• Proficient in preparing mine plans and sections using AutoCAD, and managing compliance and submissions through various departmental portals including FESO, MoEF (Parivesh) compliance report, DMG, and DGMS.

Diploma - Mining Engineering - School of Mines (1990 - 1993)

Matriculation - 10th Standard - Government High School (1989)