Rajendra N Desai has over 15 years of experience in mining operations and production of aggregates. He has managed quarries and mining operations for multiple infrastructure projects in India, ensuring production targets were met within timelines and budgets. Desai is skilled in all aspects of mining project management from planning, approvals, equipment installation, operations, quality control, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

1. RAJENDRA N DESAI
Katni, India | rnd_desai@rediffmail.com | rndesai@lntecc.com | +91 91111 01825
SUMMARY Mining Professional with 15+ years of experience in the complete mining operations and
production of aggregates with a single organization. Track record of completing multiple
mining/road/hydroelectricity projects in India within defined timelines, cost and quality parameters.
Skilled in the entire project management life cycle from planning, feasibility studies, securing
governmental approvals/sanctions, installing machinery/equipment, technical specifications,
techno-commercial negotiations, framing the operational policies and processes, managing the
daily production and operations, ensuring environmental/regulatory/safety compliances to team
management. Expertise in drilling/crusher operations, designing blast patterns, executing
quarry/crusher production, rock testing (water absorption/specific density), grading & drop test of
armor rock.
EXPERIENCE
1997 – till date LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED (L&T INFRA INDEPENDENT CO)
Larsen & Toubro is a major technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial
services conglomerate, with global operations.
2014 – till date Quarry Manager – Katni River Road Project Katni
2011 – 2014 Quarry Manager – Pali Pindwara Road Project Sirohi
2008 – 2011 Quarry Manager – Godra Halol Samlagi Road Project Moda
2006 – 2008 In-Charge – Vadodara Barauch Road Project Vadodara
2005 – 2006 Tunnel Engineer - MES Udaipur
2004 – 2005 Excavation In-Charge - HZL Chittogarh
2002 – 2004 Quarry Planning Engineer – SHELL, Hazira Surat
2000 – 2002 Tunnel Engineer – TALA Hydroelectricity Project Bhutan
1998 – 2000 Quarry Engineer – Mumbai Pune Expressway Lonavla
1997 – 1998 Trainee Engineer – RPL (Reliance Refinery) Jamnagar
Heading end-to-end responsibilities of 3 quarries situated at different locations for the INR 2,600 Cr
project of Katni River Road with a team of 10 direct reports.
Accountable for mining operations, production, quality management, logistics,
environmental/regulatory compliances and manpower management.
 Planning the deposit exploitations in order to meet the needs of production in terms of quantity
and quality; optimizing production costs and implementing continuous process improvements
 Ensuring all aggregates are produced/mined within defined timelines, cost and quality metrics
Mining Operations
 Involved in the complete mining project life cycle from scouting of premises, feasibility studies,
DPR reports, government sanctions/approvals to setting up the mining plant and operations
 Preparing a complete and exhaustive project proposal and submitting same to the top
management for approval and sanctions
 Framing the individual project layout, design, planning the equipment/machinery requirements,
costing/estimations, potential output of aggregates and more
 Selecting and finalizing the contractors/sub-contractors through a tendering process;
participating in techno-commercial negotiations and generating win-win agreements
 Procuring requisite machinery and equipment like crushers and more; managing the day-to-day
mining operations and ensuring seamless activities
 Liaising and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders to ensure smooth and seamless
mining operations and activities
 Planning operation plans in sync with the defined business goals and to return the mining site to
its original natural state post completion of the project
 Addressing technical challenges with innovative design changes to speed up/mitigate the
project road blocks
Production Excellence
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 Checking that the quarry's production levels are maintained safely to schedule; revising the
quarry's production system in accordance with the materials required
 Liaising with Sales and Commercial teams to performance manage the production process and
set and monitor targets
 Managing and regulating the individual quarry’s budget; optimizing the productivity across
manpower and machinery to realize the pre-set production targets
 Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is
carried out to the highest standard
Compliances and Audits
 Ensuring 100% compliance with environmental regulations; maintaining zero tolerance for any
non-conformance
 Implementing and maintaining 100% safety measures across the mining operations; ensured
zero safety incidents during tenure
 Undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and
safety regulations
MIS Reporting
 Generating MIS reports on the quarry/mining operations and production progress and
submitting same to the senior leadership for informed decision making
 Addressing issues/disputes on a regular basis;
Team Management
 Recruiting, training and mentoring the personnel on a continuous basis; providing on-the-job
training in order to bridge the gap between performance and skills
Projects Worked On
 INR 2,600 Cr Katni River Road Project (Quarry & Crushing Operations) – Spearheading
mining operations for 3 quarries to produce aggregates worth INR 84 Cr as per the targets
defined
 INR 1,800 Cr Pali Pindwara Road Project – Managing 3, 200 TPH crushing plant to produce
20 lakh MT of aggregate worth INR 33.4 Cr
 INR 1,600 Cr Godra Halol Samlagi Road Project – Conducted feasibility studies of different
mines, core drilling & reverse calculations, costing/estimations, designing & more
 INR 900 Cr Vadodara Barauch Road Project – Removed 15 lakh MT of aggregates from a
flowing river by diverting the river
 Worked on various other projects during tenure such as MES, Hindustan Zinc Smelter, Shell
Hazira Port Terminal, Tala Hydel (Bhutan), Mumbai Pune Expressway and RPL (Reliance
Refinery)
EDUCATION
1997 Diploma in Mining & Mine Surveying
Govt Polytechnic Bicholim Goa
TRAININGS
Computer Application & Advancement in Explosive & Blasting Technologies | Supervisory
Development | Safety in Construction | Concrete Techniques | Costing & Estimation | Inter
Personal Skill, Time Management & Communication Skill
PERSONAL Date of Birth: April 7, 1978