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Pandiyarajan Aluthanoor

Madurai

Summary

Accomplished Quarry engineer and Geologist with a proven track record at, leading geological and quarrying operations across India and Saudi arabia. Expert in drilling operations supervision, rock core analysis, in granite and lime stone quarries. Renowned for exceptional leadership and communication skills, fostering strong multinational team collaborations. Demonstrates meticulous attention to technical and quality assurance, significantly enhancing project outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Quarries Manager

Rocks Valley Factory, Est.
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Supervised a multi-national team for rock coring and well logging operations during wellbores drilling.
  • Analyzed, described, and logged drilled rock cuttings to identify resource-bearing zones.
  • Resolved geology-related problems at the drilling sites through detailed well-data evaluation and rock cuttings assessments.
  • Responsible for ensuring that quarries, pits and opencast sites operations.
  • overseeing all operations, both on site and in the office, manage staff, coordinate production and monitor all site systems.
  • Altering the quarry's production system in accordance with the materials required.
  • Managing the production process and set and monitoring targets.
  • Providing the owner of the company with information and statistics on the quarry's performance.
  • Developing links with local groups and organizations.
  • Manage and regulating the quarries budget.
  • Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with paperwork.
  • Managing and recruiting staffs.
  • Monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard
  • Providing active leadership and management of safety processes and culture to minimize risk in all operations activities
  • Undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations
  • Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained
  • Ordering new items as required
  • Checking that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.

Quarry Manager and Geologist

Saudi Marble and Granite Factory Co. Ltd
06.2010 - 03.2019
  • Examined and interpreted 3-D seismic data, maps, and drilling blocks to determine the location, presence, quality, and size of granite deposits.
  • Carried out source rock evaluation and deposits.
  • Implemented quality control measures for accurate sampling and analysis of mined materials to ensure consistency in product specifications.
  • Selected or developed location, extraction, and production methods, mining in safety, costs, and deposit characteristics.
  • Handled the quarry for production and maintenance with all safety measures.
  • Response to move the rough blocks to factory in Riyadh.
  • Response to prepare monthly report of production and consumption.
  • Supervised all the staffs for their works and response to maintain the monthly production.
  • Operated and directed overall operations in the quarry.
  • Coordinated with production foreman and all labors to improve the production in quarry.
  • Response for all the labors safety and health working environment.
  • Response to maintain both hard and soft copies of all report
  • Response to maintain all equipment
  • Response to operate and direct overall operations in the quarry.

Quarry Supervisor

PRP Granites and Exports
02.2009 - 05.2010
  • Evaluated the mining operations and developed solutions to improve productivity through computing and assessing the rate of penetration during the drilling of blast holes.
  • Aided in the preparation, marking out, and outlining of bench drilling positions, intervals, and planned hole depths before drilling to augment blasting accuracy.
  • Inspected the mine sites to maintain structural, equipment, and project safety and protect workers.
  • Followed environmental regulations when planning and deploying mining procedures for granite quarrying extraction operations.
  • Quantified ore estimates before drilling and after blasting to assess production rate for accurate and proactive cost management.
  • Responsible for the yard of rough granite blocks.
  • Ensured that all blocks were properly measured and maintained it.
  • Assisted the manager and prepare weekly reports of staffs and all operations.
  • Gathered and maintained all data records to shipping activities.
  • Operated and directed overall operations in all the quarries.

Quarry Supervisor

GG Granites
05.2002 - 01.2009
  • Coordinated transportation logistics to ensure seamless movement of materials from the quarry site to processing premises.
  • Developed strong team dynamics by fostering open communication, providing constructive feedback, and promoting collaboration among staff members.
  • Conducted regular performance appraisals for employees to identify strengths and areas for improvement; implemented professional development plans accordingly.
  • Developed annual budgets based on projected production volumes, operating costs, and capital expenditures; monitored financial performance throughout the year.
  • Response for cut the rough granite blocks.
  • Response to move the rough blocks to yard.
  • Response to inspect physical conditions of all equipment and prepare work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
  • Response to prepare weekly report of production.
  • Handled the special care in inventory control.
  • Supervised the staffs for their shifts and works.
  • Response to interact with local and foreign buyers to promote granite blocks.

Skills

  • Expert at drilling operations supervision and leadership
  • Proficient at geological, geotechnical, mining, and drilling operations report preparation
  • Highly skilled a rock coring operations, rock core analysis, drilling cuttings description, and granite and limestone production
  • Conversant with working in remote locations
  • Excellent verbal communication skills to all levels - supervisors and teammates
  • Possess First Aid, CPR, and emergency training
  • Positive and meticulous human relational skills originating from prior comprehensive experience working with multi-national teams

Timeline

Quarries Manager

Rocks Valley Factory, Est.
07.2022 - 04.2023

Quarry Manager and Geologist

Saudi Marble and Granite Factory Co. Ltd
06.2010 - 03.2019

Quarry Supervisor

PRP Granites and Exports
02.2009 - 05.2010

Quarry Supervisor

GG Granites
05.2002 - 01.2009
Pandiyarajan Aluthanoor