Dinesh chathuranga
Dinesh chathuranga
Mining Engineer
Sector: Mining
Salary: $10,000,130,000.00 / Yearly
(Age: 31 years)
Mildura, Victoria, AustraliaAbout
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Academic Level Degree Bachelor
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Industry Engineering
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a dedicated Mining Engineer with more than four years of experience in open cast mining and
sound practical and theoretical knowledge about underground mining, and holding BSc. (Hons) in
mining and mineral Engineering. Furthermore, I’m capable of understanding the technical knowledge
in the field with the financial impact of the mining processors.
Education
- 2020 - Present
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2014 - 2018
University Of Moratuwa
Bsc (Hons) Engineering in Mining and Mineral Engineering
Second class upper division
Experience
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2021 - 2023
Access Engineering PLC
Senior Mining Engineer
Preparing short/medium term plans and achieved monthly targets and utilizing all mining machinery fleet. Monitor & reconciliation of drilling and blasting performance in areas of drilling cost, labor cost and machinery cost and explosive cost Ensuring that drill and blast adheres to production schedules, mining sequence and requirements Design the dump and haul roads using Vulcan to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, enhance productivity across the quarry site and improve the mine life. Designing and managing the execution of drill and blast designs Responsible to provide infrastructure, raw material, vehicles, equipment, machinery & human resources at correct time, in correct quantity, in correct quality in order to achieve set targets Ensure understanding and compliance with company’s quality, Environment, Health and safety management systems and all regulatory guidelines Monitor daily the performance of development and production activities. Give directions and information regarding the drilling and blasting schedule and plans to Shift Supervisors and Foreman. Ensure accurate and achievable plans for drilling and blasting activities are completed in timely fashion to achieve target schedules. Monitor production activities within the mine to identify and improve designs and productivities. Design and review Drill and Blast patterns to ensure suitability for mining purposes, optimising outcomes for both productivity and cost efficiency, and delivered in a timely manner Monitor the monthly profit and loss account (P & L) & address the overrun cost component in operation Assist in developing budgets and forecasts as required
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2019 - 2021
Access Engineering PLC
Mining Engineer (Drill and Blast)
Development and communication of daily mine plans also 2 month plan. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on drill and blast operational performance Optimize drill and blast designs for fragmentation and cost Measure and reconcile blast results and identify improvements Preparing comprehensive technical reports under the guidance of senior mining engineer, highlighting key findings, analyses, and recommendations to aid informed decisionmaking. Support the Senior Mining Engineer with mine scheduling and budgeting and cost benefit analyses. Conduct borehole investigations and volumetric surveys using surfer, applying precision and attention to detail to gather critical data for mining planning and optimization. Ensure the following up of license conditions, obtain required license to the mining activities and on time renewals Blast designing for minimized the ground vibration, air blast overpressure and fly rocks and carry on the blasting activities with continuous monitoring Provide Technical input and analysis for the weekly, 3-month and 2-year mine plans Monitor the operational efficiency, and ensure the compliance of quality management system, Environmental management system and Health and safety management system in the mine
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2019 - 2019
Winsland Reality Pvt LTD
Graduated Mining Engineer
Blast designing and optimized the blasting parameters to enhance the fragmentation Dinesh Chathuranga – Mining Engineer Page 3 of 4 Carry out the blasting activities of IML A grade quarry sites Manage the operational team and executive staff allocated for the plant Responsible for preventive maintenance and running repairs of the crusher plant. Obtained the license and permits from the regulatory bodies and ensure the compliance to the license conditions. Designing and managing the execution of drill and blast designs Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including drill and blasts ops, mining, survey, geology and planning Develop comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies for all drilling and blasting activities Support the senior mining engineer with mine scheduling, management of the weekly dig/dump plans, budgeting and cost benefit analysis
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2017 - 2017
Maga Engineering PLC
Undergraduate Mining Engineer
Conducted field testing and laboratory analysis of soil and rock samples resulting in accurate soil parameter determination. Managed geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring, identifying potential risks and mitigating measures. Participated in on-site inspections, monitoring construction progress and identifying potential issues. Support mining Engineers to prepare technical reports including drill and blast plans, mining schedules. Gained hands on experience in drill and blasting, plant operations, material testing and plant maintenance.
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2017 - 2017
Bogala Graphite Lanka PLC
Vacation Underground Mining Engineer
Familiarizing with underground mining activities such as stopping, driving, winzing and crosscut tunneling Designed and conducted drill and blasting within safety guidelines Conducted mine ventilation surveys Familiarizing with Graphite Processing | Crushing | Grinding | Froth Floatation