GOUTAM BOBBA
Ras Al Khaimah,UAE
Summary
Mining Engineer with 13+ years of experience in open-pit mining, specializing in mine operations. Strong operational leader considers safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effective production. Proven ability to improve productivity and operational efficiency in surface mining environments. Seeking a FIFO based Mine manager or senior mining role in Africa Region.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mining Engineer
Stevin Rock LLC
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
2019.01 - 2026.02
- Managed quarry operations across limestone, dolomite, and silica sites (up to 18 MTPA capacity), consistently meeting production and safety targets.
- Optimized truck & shovel load & haul operations, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs across multiple sites. Analyzed mining processes to identify operational improvements, delivering measurable efficiency gains.
- Directed drilling and blasting activities with contractors, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented material movement plans, production schedules, and inventory management, overseeing 1.2 million tonnes of stockpiles.
- Implemented modernized safety practices, achieving 10 million LTI-free safe man-hours.
Project Manager - Controlled Blasting
Siby Mining and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (Hard Rock)
Bengaluru
2017.06 - 2018.11
- Directed hard rock excavation contract execution, providing senior leadership and strategic oversight to ensure on-time, safe, and efficient execution.
- Led subcontractors, reviewing, coordination, and ensuring the progress of the project and operational supervision.
- Supervised controlled blasting operations, enhancing excavation efficiency while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance.
Senior Engineer - Mining
Vedanta Resources Plc. (Iron Ore)
, India
2009.08 - 2014.07
- Managed open-pit mine operations (7 MTPA and 6 MTPA iron ore mines), supervising truck & shovel load & haul activities for a crew of 120 workers per shift, ensuring safe and cost-effective production.
- Directed resource planning and deployment, monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly performance to maximize operational efficiency and developed dashboards and business intelligence reports to support operational decisions.
- Led short-term and medium-term mine planning, including pit and dump designs, production schedules, and equipment requirements using Surpac, NPV Scheduler, and AutoCAD.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth mine operations and adherence to budgets and production targets.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mining Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering
Visvesvariah Technological University
Kolar Gold Fields, IndiaSkills
- Operational Leadership
- Surface Mining
- Mine Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Production Monitoring
- Performance Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- First Class Mines' Manager(R) - Issued by DGMS, India
- Valid UAE Driver’s License
Awards
Star of the Business (Potential employee for future leadership roles awarded by Vedanta), Gold medal - Undergrad from VTU (Best academic performance awarded by University)
Timeline
Mining Engineer
Stevin Rock LLC
2019.01 - 2026.02
Project Manager - Controlled Blasting
Siby Mining and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (Hard Rock)
2017.06 - 2018.11
Senior Engineer - Mining
Vedanta Resources Plc. (Iron Ore)
2009.08 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering
Visvesvariah Technological University
Master of Engineering - Mining Engineering
University of British Columbia