Sanjay Purohit

Experience

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  International contracting and engineering services, ICES

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2015

  Manager, Drilling & Blasting

  • Managed subcontractor and client billing, adhering to contract conditions, and conducted contract management for contractual matters.• Orchestrated drilling and blasting for Copper, Iron, Limestone, Chromite, and Gabbro quarries, ensuring autonomous site management.• Led blasting operations, extracting rock materials crucial for Sohar Port construction, providing essential armor and filling materials.• Spearheaded drilling and blasting as Project Manager at National Mining Company, managing largest open-cast copper mine in Oman.• Executed road and pipeline projects with major construction firms and PDOs.• Maintained an exemplary record in executing activities in compliance with Royal Oman HSE Standards. Show less

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  FAQ International LLC

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2020

  Managing Director

  • Ensured execution of company policies, implementing strategies that drove success.• Fostered communication between shareholders and the board, ensuring a transparent and collaborative decision-making process.• Managed finances, cultivated an effective management team, and made strategic decisions to enhance operational efficiency.• Cultivated a robust organizational culture, promoting collaboration, and motivated employees towards achieving company goals.• Negotiated contracts with subcontractors for specific mining tasks, including drilling, blasting, and material transportation.• Applied expertise in drilling and blasting techniques, ensuring subcontractors possessed the necessary skills for safe and efficient rock extraction, contributing to project success.• Exercised financial control over mining and civil projects, managing budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting, fostering the company's financial stability and growth. Show less

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  MineExcellence(ME)

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Evaluating operational performance by tracking key metrics and KPIs, assessing efficiency, productivity, and quality. Identifying areas for improvement, implementing performance management systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.• Worked as a Project Director for the successful tender, achievement, and implementation of digitally enabled drill & blast optimization at Coal India in seven large coal mines (four at NCL & three at SECL) under the DIGI Coal project with Accenture.• Allocating resources to optimize productivity and efficiency. Driving budgeting, resource planning, and operational expenses to ensure optimal utilization of company resources. Show less • Fostering cross-functional communication and coordination by collaborating with various departments and teams. Ensuring synergy across the organization to achieve operational objectives and optimize overall performance.• Spearheaded the team in driving Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives for the platform across various mines in multiple countries.• Managed fleet operations using the AVA Solution system, optimizing vehicle tracking, maintenance scheduling, and route planning.• Contributed to environmental sustainability by assisting mines in minimizing impacts associated with blasting, including ground vibrations, air vibrations, fly rock, hazardous fumes, and dust. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Head – Mining Technology

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2023
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  Navi Mumbai International Airport (NIT-R)

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Project Manager

  • Managed a cut and fill project at the Navi Mumbai International Airport site, monitoring the blasting of 22 million cubic meters of rock and subsequent material filling for construction.• Coordinated with contractors for transporting blasted material, ensuring efficient logistics and steady supply to designated filling site.• Collaborated with L&T crusher for the ready-mix concrete plant, supplying essential blasted material to support project construction and infrastructure needs.• Provided expert advice in advising blast designs for required fragmentation and effectively controlled environmental impacts.• Monitored all statutory requirements related to drill & blast compliance for subcontractors, ensuring regulatory adherence.• Advised on controlling ground vibrations and AOP on green concrete, other structures, and nearby villages.• Monitored the testing of explosives & accessories, approving quality products as per industry standards to ensure high-quality blasts. Show less