Ferro Alloy Professional

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Information
Surname: Panigrahi
Given Name: Bhakta Kishore
Address: Sultanpur, Dehurda,
Balasore, Odisha,
India, PIN-756036.
Mob: +91- 8093029171, +971-568108034, +7-7768136870
E-mail: bhaktakishore@yahoo.com
Skype: bhakta.panigrahi
Date of Birth: May 27, 1971
Nationality: Indian
Objective
I look forward to associate myself with an organization, where there is an opportunity to share, contribute and upgrade my
knowledge for development of self and organization served.
Career Summary:
• Graduate in Metallurgical Engineering from India’s top engineering institute IIT Kharagpur.
• 25 years of rich experience in Project Execution, Process Management and Technical Consultancy
• Operated 6.3,7, 10, 16.5, 24 and 48 MVA furnaces producing Ferro Chrome, Ferro Silicon, Ferro Manganese, Silico
Manganese, Titania slag and Silicon Metal products.
• Expert in Automation & Commissioning of plants
• Has rich experience in Asia, Middle East and Africa
• Has wide experience in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous industries
• Outstanding metallurgical processing plant design and operation experience
• Hands on experience in Process Modelling
• Proficient in Process Optimisation and implementing Statistical Control methods
• Conversant in metallurgical waste recycling
• Has successfully implemented projects for diverse products
• Successfully conducted Due Diligence for acquisition of plants.
• Has knowledge of various mineralogical resources and plants worldwide.
• Has knowledge of environmental regulations across the globe
Education
Name of Exam Passed
Name of
Institution/
University
Year of
Passing
% of
Marks
Obtained
Class/ Division
Obtained
High School
Certificate
B.S.E
Orissa
1 9 8 5 71.5
First
Division
Higher
Secondary
C.H.S.E
Orissa
1 9 8 7 73.5
First
Division
B.Tech. (Hons.) In
Metallurgical Engineering
I. I. T
Kharagpur
19 9 3 CGPA 8.45
Does Not Offer
Any
Class / Division
Certificate Courses:
Sl. No. Name of Course Institution From To
1 Effective Project
Management aligned to
PMBOK 2008
PMAC
Consulting
Pvt. Ltd.
23/09/2010 26/09/2010
2 Production and Operation
Management
IIT Delhi 01/03/2011 31/05/2011

2. Employment History (25+ years) – Project Execution and Operation of Ferro Alloy Units
23rd
April 2018 to Present Head of Plant, Canarax Trading LLC, Dubai
• Working as Head of Project Execution of 1X75 MVA Silicon Metal Project
in Sohar Free Zone, Oman.
General Director - ANSA Silicon LLP
• Setting Up of 4X21 MVA Si Metal Project in Ekibastuz, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
15th
Feb. 2017 – 27/01/2018 Head (Ferro Alloy)
Kuwait Ferro Alloys, Plot No. 95, Block -6, Shuaiba Industrial Area, Kuwait.
• Looked after Operation, Maintenance, Store, Purchase and QC of 3X7 MVA Ferro
Silicon Plant
• Looked after 2X30 MVA Metallurgical Grade Silicon Metal Project
26th
Feb. 2013 – 10th
Feb. 2017 Director –Technical (High Titanium Slag Plant)
Saraf Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Chatrapur, Odisha, India
• Set up and Operated of 4X6.3 MVA TiO2 Slag Furnace (Submerged electric Arc
Furnace Route).
14th
June 2011 – 20th
Feb. 2013 Senior General Manager
Stork Ferro and Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd., Balasore, Odisha, India.
(A 100% Indian Subsidiary of Stork Holding GmbH, Vienna, Austria. Group turnover
USD 370 million)
• Executed project for setting up of 2X16.5 MVA Submerged Electric Arc Furnace
• Commissioned 1X16.5 MVA SAF for production of Ferro Manganese and Silico
Manganese.
• Looked after operation of 1X16.5 MVA SAF for Silico Manganese production.
• Executed project for setting up 1X25.5 MVA TiO2 slag furnace (SAF).
11th
Sept. 2009 – 28th
April 2011 DGM (Projects)
VISA BAO LTD., KNIC, Jajpur, Odisha, India
(A Subsidiary of VISA STEEL LTD.)
• Carried out project to set up 4X16.5 MVA Submerged Electric Arc Furnace for FeCr
operation.
9th
April 2007 - 10th
Sept. 2009 DGM (Ferro Chrome)
Visa Steel Ltd. Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex, Jajpur, Odisha, India.
(A Rs 1600 Crore Company setting up 1.5 million TPA integrated Special and Stainless
Steel Plant, Group Turnover 5000 Crores)
• Executed the project for setting up of 2X16.5 MVA Submerged Electric Arc
Furnaces for production of Ferro Chrome.
• Commissioned & operated both the furnaces
• Worked as Head of Production Department.
31st
Oct. 2005 -20th
Jan. 2007 Director (Operations)
Rawmet Ferrous Industries Pvt. Ltd., Anantapur, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
(Presently T S Alloys Ltd. – 100% subsidiary of TATA STEEL)
• Executed and completed the project for setting up of 2X16.5 MVA Submerged
Electric Arc Furnaces for production of Ferro Chrome.
• Worked as Site In-Charge for production of FeCr.

3. 8th
Sept. 1993 – 25th
Oct. 2005 Manager (Production)
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA Group), Therubali, Odisha, India.
(An ISO 9001 certified, India’s one of the largest producer of Ferro Alloys company,
backed up by Captive Power Plant & Captive mines, Group Turnover Rs 1200 Crores)
• Worked as Plant I/C of 10 MVA, 24 MVA and 48 MVA Sub Merged Electric Arc
Furnace producing Ferro Silicon, Silicon Metal and Ferro Chrome.
Achievements:
• Designed and implemented software for automated “Weighing & Batching” system for 24
MVA Furnace in C++ computer language at IMFA.
• Designed and implemented software for automation of “Furnace Control” of 27 MVA
furnace using ABB PLC, Intellution Fix and Visual Basic 6.0 at UMSL.
• Increased productivity and reduced specific energy consumption at IMFA.
• Stabilized the furnace with nearly 100% Briquette in Ferro Chrome Operation at VISA
STEEL.
• Produced continuously Low Silicon Ferro Chrome at VISA STEEL
Technical Skills
• Proficient in Computer Languages like C, C++, VB 6.0, Intellution Fix, ABB PLC language.
• Experienced in Project Execution, Commissioning and Operation of the Plant.
• Can control efficiently both Slag & Slagless process of Ferro Alloy & Silicon Metal
Products.
Additional Skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Responsible and eager to learn new skills.
• A hard worker , quick learner & zeal to Excel.
Languages
• English: Excellent written and oral skills
• Hindi: Good written and oral skills
• Oriya: Excellent written and oral skills
• Bengali: Oral skills
References

4. • Mr. Dillip Kumar Mahapatra
GM, POSCO (INDIA) LTD.
Mob: +91-9437234920
E-mail: dk.mahapatra@rediffmail.com
Other Information
Permanent Address: C/o- Late Abhaya Kumar Panigrahi
At/PO: Sultanpur,
Via: Dehurda,
Dist: Balasore,
Orissa-756036.
Emergency Contact Address: Jugal Kishore Panigrahi,
At/PO: Balasore
Dist: Balasore
PIN: 756001 (Orissa)
Mob: +91-8093009400
Interests and Hobbies: Travelling, Practicing Yoga & Vedanta
Location Preferences: Anywhere in India & Abroad.
Notice Period: One month
Time required for relocation: One month
Present Salary: 25000 AED per month (tax free) + accommodation + other facilities +
incentives
Expected Salary: Negotiable
Passport Details: Passport No: Z4907567
Date of Issue: 01/08/2018
Date of Expiry: 31/07/2028
Family Details:
Name of Wife: Kabita Panigrahi
Date of Birth: 11/06/1983
Occupation: House Wife
Name of Son: Satya Yajna Panigrahi
Date of Birth: 09/04/2008.
Name of Daughter: Shreya Panigrahi
Date of Birth: 18/07/2013
Declaration
I do here by declare that, all the information given above are true, complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief.

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