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V. Vignesh

Project Management-Coal Mining
Samarinda,KI

Summary

Mining engineer & PMI certified project management professional with 20+ years of mining operational, technical and managerial experience in project management in the mining industry. Wide experience in opencast project planning, execution, monitoring & control to implement the greenfield project. Experienced in the handling of annual production capacities of 0.6mt to 2.5mt of coal mine project with a proven success track record. Proficient in open pit coal mining with expertise in mine planning & design, scheduling, mining operations. Actively involved in corporate planning & project activities of the multi-disciplinary committee for preparation of annual operation plan (2008-2009) for the target of 43.5million tones. Currently, managing the project development budget of about USD 5million. Excellent in handling cross-cultural project planning and implementation. Currently, developing a Greenfield mining project for the capacity of 3mtpa with two loading port construction and preparation for coal evacuation through the river transportation.

Results-oriented business leader with more than 26 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

General Manager of Operations

PT.Mitra Abadi Mahakam
Samarinda, East Kalimantan
12.2021 - Current
  • Achieved organizational goals by effectively managing budgets, forecasting finances, and allocating resources.
  • Developed comprehensive operating procedures that significantly improved employee productivity and efficiency.
  • Executed sound decision-making based on extensive data analysis, yielding reliable results under market pressures.
  • Cultivated high-performing teams through strategic coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Streamlined logistics processes while negotiating with vendors and controlling inventory effectively.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and drive positive results across the organization.
  • Monitored compliance with regulations, policies, and best practices across all operations.
  • Drove operational excellence by identifying continuous improvement opportunities in systems and procedures.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Fostered strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to support business objectives and expand market share.

General Manager - Mining

Gayatri Projects
Jhanjra, West Bengal, India
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

General Manager of Operations

PT. Star Emmsons Indonesia
Samarinda, East Kalimantan
08.2015 - 11.2020
  • Leading Greenfield mining project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
  • The project currently, in the development phase
  • The key milestone of the project achieved in development as a license for port constructions & dredging of the river, acquisition of land for the mining & two-port area, infrastructure construction, awarding of Port construction to the qualified contractor, is awarded mining & Barging contractor and preparation of mine planning & design were completed
  • Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of project related strategies and other organizational objectives
  • Manage capital budget expenditure and report to Director on project progress performance against agreed targets
  • Build and maintain credibility, establish rapport, maintain effective communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those internal and external to the organization
  • Define and initiate project milestones activities and assign an appropriate resource to manage scope, schedule, cost, and control & monitoring performance of the project
  • Liaising with Government Agencies, Institutions, Corporate, and Local Communities for smooth flowing of project activities and ensure future stability
  • Lead and guide the technical for the preparation of mine plan & design for targets of 2MT/annum
  • Prepared Annual technical action and Revenue budget (RKAB) to achieve project coal production targets
  • Monitoring financial goals relating to sanctions for budgets; working capital, negotiating and purchasing material for logistics support to the force
  • Prepared proposal for construction of two coal loading port, contract process conducted and awarded to the contractor for implementation
  • Played a key role in the preparation of the project reclamation plan for five years and received approval from the Mine Ministry to carry out the mine excavation
  • Lead project CSR team to formulate strategy and conduct several socializations for port permissions, haulage road usage, land acquisition, etc
  • And ensured to achieve the organizational plan of execution in a determined way
  • Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
  • Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and drive positive results across the organization.

Asst. General Manager

TATA Consulting Engineers
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Consultancy service for participating in the auction/allotment of Govt
  • Of India for allotment of coal blocks (Client: NALCO)
  • Prepared proposals for the project consultancy work (scope & created WBS, timeline, cost estimation, deliverable, and resource estimates)
  • Successfully developed a functional strategy for mining Greenfield projects in India and Indonesia
  • Solutions provided for the coal project, by gap analysis using data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to Management

Project Manager

PT. SM Indonesia
Sanga Sanga, East Kalimantan
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • Performed project end to end solution from working face to mother vessel shipment of coal production
  • Successfully resolved the dispute and brought the project up-to-the production stage after dealing with the owner and investor
  • Effectively planned and executed both departmental and contractual mining operations to achieve coal production targets of 960,000 MT/annum
  • Played a vital role in liaison for land acquisition with disputed landowners and acquired for mining
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Manager (Coal)

PT. Zamin Indonesia
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Scouted for new coal projects and acquisition done through my technical & economic analysis and assessment
  • Lead team for collecting technical data analyzed and interpreted to present the final inference to the management to take a decision on the project go or not to go
  • Drilling operation planned & conducted for 110ha to access the coal reserve quantity & move next phase
  • Due diligence carried out to support management decisions for the selection of new project acquisition

Mines Manager (Operation)

PT. Surya Geo Mineral
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Planning & implementation carried out for several coal exploration projects all around Indonesia
  • Managed coal mine project as a Mining contractor to produce high-calorie coal deposit
  • Implemented all cost control measures and achieved a higher rate of profit with all safety compliances
  • Mentored and guided the team members of the project and increased productivity through frequent meetings, resolving grievances, organizing project quiz programs, conducting brainstorming sessions for cost reductions
  • Managed a project team of 85 people to achieve the coal production operation as a contractor

Deputy Manager (Mines)

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
Kothagudem, Telangana
12.2003 - 07.2008
  • Performed as open-pit project production in-charge and achieved the highest production performance for two consecutive years (2004 & 2005)
  • Achieved zero accident performance and developed regular awareness of safe operation procedure among operators of truck, excavator, dozer, and workers for the production target 2.5MT/annum
  • The technical contribution is done by participating with the Multi-disciplinary committee to prepare organization Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 for the target of 43.5 Million Ton

Mining Engineer

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
Ramagundam, Telangana
07.1998 - 12.2003
  • Performed coal production planning and achieved targets with safe practice in underground coal mining projects
  • Ensured all underground operation is carried out with compliance of Coal Mining Regulation -1957 to deploy human resources and extraction coal
  • Handled underground roadway drives for longwall and dipping by using Road headers (AM50)
  • Managed manpower multi-skilled manpower in longwall technology about 225 in a day for a longwall face of 1100x150x3.3x0.6m to produce monthly targets of 60,000 T

Education

MBA - Finance

Himalayan University
08.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Ecology And Environment - Ecology & Environment

M.C.N. University of Journalism
Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh
07.1998 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering

Anna University
Chennai
08.1992 - 05.1996

Skills

Certification

Certificate in Financial Modelling & Valuation, The Wall Street school India, 2019

Affiliations

  • Indian Institute of Engineers, India, Fellow
  • Project Management Institute (PMI), USA, Member

Software

MS Office

Map Info

AutoCAD

Timeline

General Manager of Operations

PT.Mitra Abadi Mahakam
12.2021 - Current

General Manager - Mining

Gayatri Projects
11.2020 - 08.2021

MBA - Finance

Himalayan University
08.2017 - 05.2019

General Manager of Operations

PT. Star Emmsons Indonesia
08.2015 - 11.2020

Asst. General Manager

TATA Consulting Engineers
12.2014 - 07.2015

Project Manager

PT. SM Indonesia
09.2012 - 04.2014

Project Manager (Coal)

PT. Zamin Indonesia
01.2012 - 08.2012

Mines Manager (Operation)

PT. Surya Geo Mineral
08.2008 - 10.2011

Deputy Manager (Mines)

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
12.2003 - 07.2008

Master of Ecology And Environment - Ecology & Environment

M.C.N. University of Journalism
07.1998 - 05.2000

Mining Engineer

The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
07.1998 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering

Anna University
08.1992 - 05.1996

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Indonesian
Upper intermediate
B2
Telugu
Upper intermediate
B2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1

Additionalinformation

Competent Leadership qualities to keep motivate the project team in all the phases to reach the goal., Proactive in issues and make involve team members to take buy-in for the solution implementation., Strong managerial and organizational skills set with professional ethics., Coachable, strong desire to learn, and enthusiasm for team atmosphere; strongly believe in Kaizen., Volunteer for social services and orphan, old age houses., Strong analytical skills; proactive in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to Management., Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization, external agencies, contractor and client., Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office – PowerPoint & Excel; Excellent in the usage of Project management software like MS Project., English, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

Phone

+62-813 1819 0550, +91-98847 19742

Additionalinformation

Competent Leadership qualities to keep motivate the project team in all the phases to reach the goal., Proactive in issues and make involve team members to take buy-in for the solution implementation., Strong managerial and organizational skills set with professional ethics., Coachable, strong desire to learn, and enthusiasm for team atmosphere; strongly believe in Kaizen., Volunteer for social services and orphan, old age houses., Strong analytical skills; proactive in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to Management., Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization, external agencies, contractor and client., Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office – PowerPoint & Excel; Excellent in the usage of Project management software like MS Project., English, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

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