# Vinod S

###  Vice President - 20 Years of Experience - Near 36100 

### Occupation:

Vice President | 

### Education Level:

High School/GED | 

### Will Relocate:

YES   
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# Description

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY * Proactive, Dynamic and Results-oriented Executive Management professional with over 26 years of experience in leading mining operations, strategic planning, setting up green field projects and managing large cross-functional teams for fully Mechanized Limestone, Iron Ore, Bauxite, Gypsum and Sillimanite Minerals Open Pit Mining * Hands-on expertise in heading overall program management&organizational goals from conceptualization stage to execution & successful integration. Self-motivated Led programs/operations to meet the business demands as per SLA & within budgets. High attention to detail, self-awareness, excellent judgment & flexibility * Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions through appropriate use of resources, financial &business acumen along with building better relationship with stakeholders. Extensive experience in driving business expansion (within India & Abroad) through acquisitions and initiatives * Proven expertise in entire gamut of Mine Planning, Designing & Development of production benches, haul roads, short term & long term mine planning for required size, quality & quantity expertise in handling of Statutory requirements (permits and licenses), General Administration and HR support. * Strong operational knowledge of mining related software like SURPAC, MICROMINE, MINEX & DATAMINE * Adept at transforming strategy into reality and utilizing resource talent and skills to produce optimum results. Instigated initiatives, achieved targets through implementing new motivational plans which in turn inspired and encouraged team to deliver great results * Proven track record of organizational transformation and building talented teams continuously providing members with the training, support, resources, guidance and motivation * An effective leader with motivational, interpersonal, problem solving and collaborative skills and effective decision maker proficient in handling crunch time with ease CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Led teams across broad operational, financial, technical and business disciplines. Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure organizational goals were completed on time, on budget and with the desired results * Leading the mining department at Spectrum Infra accountable for overall revenue annually, managing a team of 50 members across various functions ensuring 16% growth for the organization in the last 1 year * Coordinated with environmental consultants based at Vadodara & Ahmedabad as an expert in Mining to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA) as per guidelines of MoEF and SEAC * Played a key role in preparation of proposals on mines and worked on related documentation. Led the execution of the process for participating in auction of mines in various states in India * Proficient in mining of metal and coal. Expertise in planning the details of height, placement, and type of excavation equipment, as well as returning the mining site to its natural state after the deposits have been exhausted. Handled the daily drilling & Blasting and Loading & Transport Operations on several mine faces * Played a key role in the set up and launch of a new cement plant of 4500TPD capacity in Arunachal Pradesh. Handled acquisition of land for set up of new Limestone & Gypsum Mining Areas in Arunachal Pradesh in India and also managed start of Sillimanite Mining in Assam State in India * Liaised with various government agencies like SPCB, Ministry of Environment & Forests, state governments and local authorities for various type of clearances, permissions, approvals, inspections * Successful in reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening existing operations, identifying inefficient processes and implementing reliable and cost-effective solutions to improve quality and ensure on-time delivery of production deliverables * Planned & implemented the preventive & predictive maintenance schedules to improve the overall reliability and safety of machines and personnel * Initiated several corrective actions in liaison with Government of Arunachal Pradesh for obtaining Mining License for Limestone and Gypsum and liaised effectively with the government authorities with right procedures and documentation, which resulted in saving time and manpower * Ensuring strict adherence to ISO: 9001:2000 standards at mines site locations. Ensured the Health and Safety provisions under of various Acts and legislations, the Approved Code of Practice etc. * Mitigated risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data. Anticipated & managed change effectively in rapidly evolving global business environments. Planned, trained and managed recruitment * Proficient at pricing, budgeting and planning Led organizational initiatives resulting in cost savings and improvised productivity PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEE Vice President, mining- Spectrum Infra Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati (Formerly Spectrum Meghalaya Cement Co. Pvt. Ltd.) - Aug '2016 to Continue * Led Initiatives that are consistent with Organization's growth strategy and secure profitability. Also, set short-term and long-term goals for the BU. * Led the execution and Administration of Iron Ore Mining in Orissa, Graphite, Limestone (7500tpd in hilly terrain without using explosive) and Gypsum (2500tpd in hilly terrain without using explosive) Mining in Arunachal Pradesh and Sillimanite Mining in Assam, all are heavily mechanized open pit mining. * Managed the application for mining lease within India and outside India as well. Handled acquisition of land as per rules through effective liaising with government agencies and other stakeholders * Managed day to day mining operations of all 5 minerals open pit mining. Led a team of 50 members including Geologists, Mining Engineers, Drillers, Drilling Assistants, Laboratory Scientists, Samplers and others * Worked on providing technical support to field staff actively Involved in planning, reporting, quality control, transportation etc. Worked on achieving optimum efficiency of HEMM and ensured its proper maintenance GENERAL MANAGER, mining- Gimpex Pvt. Ltd., Jamnagar, Gujarat - Jul '2014 to Jul '2016 * Led strategic initiatives of acquisition of mines within India and abroad, which include Limestone & Bauxite mines in Gujarat, Iron ore in Andhra Pradesh and negotiating with coal & iron ore miners in Indonesia * Led the prospecting and leasing of mines and thereby developing an expertise in online auction system of mines within India * Managed day-to-day operations for Bauxite (7000 MT per day), Limestone (4000 MT per day), and Iron Ore (3500 MT per day) open pit mining in various states. Led a team of 300 members including Managers, Mining Engineers, Drillers, Drilling Assistants, Contractors and others * Managed deep hole drilling & blasting, production, crushing & screening, logistics, health, safety and environmental issues and contract management for production & admin contracts. Participated actively in social initiatives surrounding mines areas * Liaised with various statutory bodies of Central or State Government for mechanized Bauxite, Limestone & Iron Ore Mines and ensured compliance * Worked on providing technical support to field staff actively involved in planning, reporting, quality control, transportation etc. Worked on achieving optimum efficiency of HEMM and ensured its proper maintenance GENERAL MANAGER, mining- Orient Abrasives Ltd., Porbandar, Gujarat - Jun '2008 to Jun' 2014 * Led strategic initiatives of acquisition of mines within India, which include 2 Bauxite mining leases in Gujarat * Managed online auction of mines for the organization within India and abroad. Prepared required proposal documentation for participation in bidding, evaluated feasibility and presented to executive management * Managed day-to-day operations for Bauxite (8000 MT per day) open pit mining in Gujarat. Led a team of 250 members including Managers, Mining Engineers, Drillers, Drilling Assistants, Contractors and others * Managed deep hole drilling & blasting, production, crushing & screening, logistics, health, safety and environmental issues and contract management for production & admin contracts * Liaised with various statutory bodies of Central or State Government for mechanized Bauxite mines and ensured compliance * Worked on providing technical support to field staff actively Involved in planning, reporting, quality control, transportation etc. Worked on achieving optimum efficiency of HEMM and ensured its proper maintenance SR. MANAGER, mining- Trademin International Pvt. Ltd, Jamnagar, Gujarat - Oct '2002 to May' 2008 * Worked on optimizing productivity through assessment of equipment performance, optimum deployment of mining equipment, minimizing cost of operations, drilling and blasting * Prepared required proposal documentation for participation in bidding, evaluated feasibility and presented to executive management * Managed day-to-day operations for Bauxite (7000 MT per day), Limestone (4500 MT per day) in Gujarat, and Iron Ore (7500 MT per day) open pit mining in Andhra Pradesh * Liaised with various statutory bodies of Central or State Government for mechanized Bauxite mines and ensured compliance * Managed Raw Bauxite export business to various countries to be used in Metal extraction (Metallurgical) and Cement manufacturing MANAGER, MINING- Ashapura Minechem Limited, Gujarat - Jul' 1999 to Sep '2002 MANAGER, MINING-Nataraj Ceramic& Chemical Industries Ltd., Gujarat- Dec '1995 to Jul '1999 MANAGER, MINING- Gujarat High-Tech Industries Limited (Special Cement Manufacturing Company - Sulphate Resistant), Gujarat - May '1990 to Nov '1995 CERTIFICATIONS& TRAININGS * CERTIFIED in FIRST CLASS Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Restricted to Fully Mechanized Open Pit Mining) Issued by Directorate General of Mines Safety under the Ministry of Labor & Employment, Govt. Of India in 1999 * ATTENDED Management Development Programme for Managers in Mining Industry at Engineering Staff College of India * Attended various trainings on Personal Skills Development, Effective interaction skills, Goal Setting in life, Personality Development * PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP - LIFE MEMBER OF MINING ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA.