Shakil Hassain has over 10 years of experience as an Exploration Geologist. He has worked for Tata Steel Limited in India and Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited in South Africa. He has experience in geological mapping, drilling, sampling, resource estimation, and mine operations. He holds an MSc from IIT Bombay and BSc from Jadavpur University. He is proficient in Surpac, AutoCAD, and Global Mapper.

1. Resume / Curriculum vitae
SHAKIL HASSAIN
Addresses: Room No#349, Natural Resources Division, 3rd
Floor Commercial Centre, Tata
Steel Limited, Jamshedpur-831001, India (Work)
Amin Bazar, Ostagar Para, R.N.Tagore Road, Krishnagar,
Nadia, PIN-741101, West Bengal (Home)
Mobile (work): +91-7763806927 (work)/ +91-9661503605 (home)
Email Address: shassain.83@gmail.com
Career Objective : To secure a challenging position in a reputed organization and to work in a
demanding and challenging environment where my work experiences can be applied to certain real life
problems, and where my interpersonal skills are best utilized for both value addition to the organization
and fostering my growth.
Work Experience & Employment History
Employer Name: Tata Steel Limited, Jamshedpur, India
Start Date: July-2008
End Date: Till date
Current Designation: Exploration Geologist (Iron), Natural Resources Division. Employment
(Personal) No# 152367
Responsibilities/Achievements (Year-wise):
• From 2008-2009
 Joined Tata Steel as Management Trainee (Manager-Geology) and posted to Raw Material
Division of the company at Noamundi Iron Mine, Jharkhand.
 Initially associated in the Exploration team to carry out drilling program within the mining
leasehold.
 Gained experienced in geological mapping, logging and sampling and QAQC. Handling and
documentation of chemical analysis data. Preparation of geological database and
documentation of geological data.
 Carried out mine face mapping and mine face photography of different kinds of ores for
Quality control project of R&D aiming in developing software where correlation of different
types of ores could be done by face photography and assay.
 Gained experience in Bulk sampling studies carried out for the mine.
 Occasional geological field visit to study iron ore prospects of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
• From 2009-2012
 Job rotation to head office at Jamshedpur and designated as Geologist-Greenfield Projects.
 Exploration and Prospecting of Iron ore deposits both domestic and overseas (Projects,
Geological & Structural Mapping, Drilling and logging and Resource Estimation)
 Desktop and Due-diligence studies of iron ore and associated minerals of overseas deposits
of Brazil, Western Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Madagascar etc.

2.  Conducting Reconnaissance survey by GARMIN Oregon G.P.S. 550 and Geological
Mapping for Iron different locations of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh of India. Handling all
activities regarding exploration in the mining concession, drilling and sample analysis, and
preparation of Geological Map by using of GPS data and Geological Reserve of Iron.
Statutory requirements for Prospecting Licences in Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand.
 Carried out Geological Study and Exploration of a Prospecting Licence area granted to
Tata Metaliks Ltd. near Maharashtra-Goa border area. Responsible for supervision of
exploratory drilling. Carried out geological mapping of the area, borehole planning,
Borehole logging, sampling and analysis. Preparation and documentation of geological
database. Core sample studies and Resource estimation. Preparation and submission of
Geological Report to Tata Metaliks Limited. This is for the first time Natural
Resources Division had rendered geological services to an outside client other than Tata
Steel.
 Conducted Geophysical Studies including Electrical (Resistivity), Gravity (with DGPS) and
Magnetic surveys for calibration studies of iron ore in Noamundi Iron Mine and also its
application in mineral rich domain. Study includes the Resistivity Survey in Borehole for
measuring the vertical extent of ore body. Magnetic survey and Gravity surveys in proving
the lateral extent and structural interpretation of the ore body and identify mineral rich
domains.
 Associated with RSMI officials/geologists for ground checking and fieldwork in remote
areas of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in proving the potential areas of Iron ore as
resolved by the Latest Remote Sensing Studies (Including LISS, ASTER, Cartosat and
Spectral Analysis)
 Recently evaluated the potentiality of low grade iron ore deposits especially Banded
Magnetite Quartzite in Bellary, Chitradurga, Haveri and Belgaum districts of Karnataka.
 Monitored core & RC drilling in Manganese mines and geological logging in Manganese
brown field exploration project
• From 2012-2014 (Overseas Exposure and Experience)
 Selected to associate and carry out exploration of Iron ore mine (open pit) in South Africa.
 Visited Tata Steel’s South African mine to supervise the drilling and exploration Program
 Deputed/Seconded as Geologist (Quality Control & Geology) to Sedibeng Iron Ore
(Pty) Limited, South Africa (Subsidiary company of Tata Steel) for a period of two
years on Intra-company work permit.
 Job comprises of Exploration and Prospecting of the deposits present within the Mineral
Permit Area. Also perform daily activity on mine operation. Working with an crew of 150
people (direct reportees’ 10 including geological technicians and quality controllers and
Chemical site Laboratory and rest are indirect reportees’ and staff)
 Mapping of the iron ore deposits and planning of boreholes. Monitoring exploration and
prospecting activities like drilling (core and RC), core logging and sampling.
 Preparation of geological database, validation and QAQC. Preparation of Geological sections
and calculation of resources.
 Preparation and technical evaluation of RFQ for drilling program. Certification of closure of
boreholes and bills for payment for completion of drilling program.
 Associated with the Resource estimation study conducted by Worley Parsons TWP.
Supported and provided all geological data and QAQC data for compliance of SAMREC
code. The study includes developing of geological resource models for the mine, evaluation
of resource.
 Job associated with Mining of iron ore (Mining Geology) and on Mine operation

3.  In pit geological mapping and face mapping of the mine on regular/weekly basis.
Demarcation of ore-waste blocks for blast program. Monitoring and logging of blast holes
sampling within ore block.
 Supervision of ore production and daily reporting. Supervision on load and haul of ROMs to
the Plant (Crushing & Screening). Monitoring quality control of products (lumps & fines)
generated by Plant. Sampling and Analysis of the products. Daily generation of compliance
report of quality of the product.
 Monitoring and Compliance of quality of the despatched products to customers.
 Reporting and Compliance of quality and quantity of products generated and despatched,
daily excavation of ore and overburden or waste, blast hole drilling, Plant run hours,
Exploration etc to internal customers.
 Monitoring and evaluating geological and assay data quality and resource and mine
production reconciliation studies after month/yearly excavation.
 Preparation of weekly and monthly excavation plans. Preparation of periodic operation
reports like quality compliance report of production, despatch and shipment.
 Other jobs include preparing geological graphics, diagrams, figures and preparing annual and
individual project like drilling, beneficiation studies, bulk sampling studies etc work
programs and budgets
 Holding Statutory Position 2.9.2 Appointee in mine (as per Department of Mineral
Resources, South Africa) for Inspection of Health & Safety in Geological core and Sampling
Store under the regulation of 2.19.1. Health & Safety clause.
 Supervising the work carried out by the contractors and Certifying the checks and balances
regarding payments of contractors related to exploration drilling, blast hole drilling, chemical
laboratory and sampling.
• From 2015
 After successful completion of the work in South Africa and transferred back to Indian
operation as Exploration Geologist (Iron)
 Recently associated with the Exploration studies and preparation of geological database of
the iron ore and manganese leaseholds of Tata Steel.
 Associated with resource re-evaluation and QAQC studies of all the iron and manganese
leaseholds of Tata Steel
Education/Qualifications
Institution: IIT Bombay
City/Country: Mumbai, India
Qualifications:Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Geology
Completed/Marks Obtained: Completed in 2008. Marks-9.06/10 (CPI)
Institution: Jadavpur University
City/Country: Kolkata, India
Qualifications:Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology
Completed/Marks Obtained: Completed in 2006. Marks-76.7%
Institution: Krishnagar Academy
City/Country: Krishnagar, India
Qualifications:ICSE (+10) and ISC (+12)
Completed/Marks Obtained: Completed in 2000 and 2003. Marks - 83.5% and 85.5% resp.
Skill Summary
Tickets/Certificates: certificate on Ore flow monitoring and movement

4. Non-Technical Skills: Coordinator (college fests), Team Work, Fine-Arts.
Computer Skills: Surpac, Basic
AutoCAD, Intermediate
Global Mapper, Intermediate
Professional Membership
SGSJ (Society of Geo-Scientist, Jharkhand)
IITAA and ERSA (IIT Bombay)
Interests:
Playing Cricket, Reading Novels, Music
Other Information
Academic achievements
• Ranked 29th in GATE 2008
• Ranked 12th in the All India JAM examination, Year 2006.
• Qualified UPSC Geologist’s Exam, 2009 & 2011.
Passport Details (if available)
Name (as on Passport):
Passport Number:
Date of Issue:
Date of Expiry:
Place of Issue:
HASSAIN SHAKIL
K6214370
25/10/2012
24/10/2022
KOLKATA

5. References
Name: SOMDEB BANERJEE
Company: Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited
Position: CEO Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited and EIC Southern Africa
Contact Telephone: +27-726125267
Contact Email: somdeb61@gmail.com
Name: SANJIT KUMAR ADHYA
Company: Tata Steel Limited
Position: Head Mine Planning
Contact Telephone: +91-8092001062
Contact Email: adhyask@gmail.com
Name: NANDAKUMAR LAKSHMIPATHY
Company: Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited, South Africa
Position: Sr. Manager-Geology
Contact Telephone: +27-791716832
Contact Email: nandakumar81@gmail.com, nandal@seio.co.za
Name: KANISKHA DATTA
Company: Natural Resources Division, Tata Steel Limited (India)
Position: Principal Geologist (Iron)
Contact Telephone: +91-7763807466
Contact Email: kanishka.datta@tatasteel.com

6. References
Name: SOMDEB BANERJEE
Company: Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited
Position: CEO Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited and EIC Southern Africa
Contact Telephone: +27-726125267
Contact Email: somdeb61@gmail.com
Name: SANJIT KUMAR ADHYA
Company: Tata Steel Limited
Position: Head Mine Planning
Contact Telephone: +91-8092001062
Contact Email: adhyask@gmail.com
Name: NANDAKUMAR LAKSHMIPATHY
Company: Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Limited, South Africa
Position: Sr. Manager-Geology
Contact Telephone: +27-791716832
Contact Email: nandakumar81@gmail.com, nandal@seio.co.za
Name: KANISKHA DATTA
Company: Natural Resources Division, Tata Steel Limited (India)
Position: Principal Geologist (Iron)
Contact Telephone: +91-7763807466
Contact Email: kanishka.datta@tatasteel.com