1. SOURAV CHAKRABORTY
Vill- Hatkhola Para, P.O- Birnagar, Dist: Nadia, PIN- 741127, W.B
Contact: +243 975534444 (DRC), +243811656517 (DRC), +91 8373832743 (India)
Email: sourav.geoldgc@gmail.com
Skype id: sourav.geoldgc
Objective: Looking for a challenging career to meet my competencies, capabilities, Skills,
education and experience, where there is scope for demonstration. Always ready for positive &
bigger outlook in order to achieve organization’s goals and create mutual benefits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: More than 8.5 years
 3 years’ experience as Exploration Geologist on Base Metal in Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC).
 1.25 Years’ experience as Exploration Geologist on Iron Ore in Mauritania, Nigeria
and Indonesia.
 2 years’ experience as a mud logging geologist in Assam, West Bengal and Andhra
Pradesh, India
 2.5 years’ experience in GIS field, Mumbai, India.
1. Company Name: - Agora Metals (March 2013 – Till date)
Designation: - Exploration Geologist
Work Type: - Exploration Job
A) JV PROJECT of MMG Ltd. Australia and Agora Metals SARL, DRC at 2354 concession in
Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo from January, 2014 to till date
B) JV PROJECT of Trafigura and Agora Metals SARL, DRC at 2354 concession in Katanga
Province, Democratic Republic of Congo from March, 2013 to December, 2013
Soil Sampling, mapping, geophysics line preparation, trench planning (16000 m), logging
and sampling of trench, 10000m drill planning at Mukinga, Kifumpa and logging.
Responsibilities Handled As Exploration Geologist:
 Soil Sampling : Supervision of Soil Sampling (15000m) in 50m, 100m & 200m grid pattern
 Geological Mapping : Identification of ore-body and associated lithology along with
structural details of Geological Mapping in scale of 1/200, 1/500 and 1/5000 including
sampling of 100x100 m and 50x50 m grid pattern.
 Geophysical Survey: Supervision of Geophysics line preparation in 500 Km area,

2. preparation of access and Geophysical survey.
 Trenching: Planning and execution of trench in an area 16000 m and reconstructed
Stratigraphic boundary of potential zone on basis of trench logging, collecting samples in
every metre.
 Drilling: Prepared & executed Diamond drilling plan in Mukinga and Kifumpa and logged
10000m core.
 Ground Control Point : Supervision of 5 ground control points with DGPS
 Q.A./Q.C. : Supervision of sample analysis in laboratory.
Geological Software:
GPS Trackmaker 13.8, Google Earth, Base Map 4.2.2.0, Map Source, Global Mapper 13.2
2. Company Name: - Earthstone Group (October 2011 – February 2013)
Designation: - Exploration Geologist
Work Type: - Reconnaissance & Exploration Job
PROJECTS:
 Mauritania: Reconnaissance Survey on Iron ore for 3 months in South Mauritania.
 Indonesia: Reconnaissance Survey on Iron ore for 3 month in Sumatra Island and Java.
 Nigeria: Reconnaissance Survey on Iron ore for 10 months in Kaduna State, Zamfara State,
Kogi State and Nasarawa State.
Responsibilities Handled As Exploration Geologist:
 Geological Mapping : Identification of ore-body and associated lithology along with
structural details and Geological Mapping in scale of 1/200 and 1/25000 including
sampling of 100x100 m grid pattern.
 Pitting and Trenching : Prepared pit of total 400 cubic metres, prepared trench plan in an
area of 500 metres, collected samples in every metre.
 Drilling: Prepared drilling plan in Kaduna, Nigeria of 200m and executed at an angle of 45°
& 60°, Logging and Sampling of Drilled core.
Geological Software:
GPS Trackmaker, Google Earth, Base Camp, Map Source and Global Mapper 13.2

3. 3. Company Name: - OIL FIELD INSTRUMENTATION INDIA LIMITED (October 2009 – October
2011)
Designation: - MUD LOGGER
Work Type: - MUD LOGGING for Oil Exploration
Projects:-
 In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, India, Onshore project at Silchar, Assam (India).
 In Gazprom, offshore project at Bay of Bengal (India).
 In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited's, India, onshore project at Midnapur, West
Bengal (India).
 In Hindustan Oil Exploration company, India, onshore project at Margherita, Assam (India).
 In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited's, India, onshore project at Midnapur, West
Bengal (India).
 In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited's, India, onshore project at Katrinikona In
Rajahmundri, Andhra Pradesh (India). The deepest well in K.G Basin.
 In Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited's, India, onshore project at Wadala Rebu in
Rajahmundri, Andhra Pradesh (India). I have worked in HPHT here.
Responsibilities Handled As Mud Logger:-
 Monitoring: Oil and gas wells monitoring at different phases.
 Well Cutting Analysis: Lithology and hydrocarbon identification by using Fluoroscope,
Microscope, Calicimetry, Shale Density equipment.
 Report Preparation: Preparation of Mud Logs and Composite Logs by using software and
end of well reports as required by client.
 Real Time Mud Log Data Analysis: Providing support to other disciplines by using real
time well monitoring and mud log data analysis. Trend analysis and preparation of kill
sheet during drilling risk reduction by informing the authorities about Torque and Drag,
Swab and Surge and hydraulics (Lag time Calculation, Capacity, Metal Displacement etc).
 Monitoring Mud Logging Unit: Assisting in the safe efficient running of day to day
operation in challenging environment. Sensor calibration and Hardware management.
Monitoring gas and other parameters and plotting them as required by client supervisor.
 Other Operation know-how and Additional Responsibilities: RIH Casing, Liner,
cementation, LOT/FIT, Milling, Coring, Wire line Logging, LWD and MWD.
 Rig up and Rig down of mud logging unit, Hardware and Software installation.
Wells Attended (Lithology & Type):-
Wells drilled in Lime stone, Sandstone, Shale.
Exploratory (Vertical and Inclined) and Development wells.

4. Skills:-
 Self motivated, energetic, possessing great time management, multitasking skills and
willingness to learn.
 Experienced in well site operations.
 Proficient in analyzing and interpretation of Geological, Drilling and Gas data.
 Proficient in troubleshooting various electronic sensors and Mud logging equipments.
Also good experience in Rig up and Rig down.
 Proficient in preparation of various logs, reporting and presentation of data.
 Proficient in collection, analyzing, evaluating and describing formations.
4. Company Name: - ROLTA INDIA LIMITED (July 2007-October 2009)
Designation: - CAD PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
Work Type: - GIS BASED UTILITY PROJECTS
Responsibilities: -
 Conversion of data and drawing into intelligent data,
 Data loading inventory,
 Digitization and vectorising drawings using Microstation,
quality check, maintain interaction with quality assurance to ensure quality.
 Making delivery package as per client requirement.
 Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Projects:-
1. GUC (Greenvelle Utility Commission, USA): Water, Layout and Utility
Overview of project: Project, which deals with laying & maintenance of water service lines.
2. IBM-NI-SOURCE, USA: gas project.
Overview of project: Project, which deals with gas connection provided, their database
maintenance, queries generation and updating.
3: SPRINGFIELD, USA: Landbase, Water & Gas Project.
Overview of project: Project, which deals with laying & maintenance of water and gas service
lines.
4: NATIONAL FUEL GAS: LANDBASE & GAS PROJECT
Overview of project: Project, which deals with gas connection.
Software: Microstation V7.1 and V8, AutoCAD, Geomedia and Oracle.

5. Educational Qualifications:
Name of the
Examination
Year of
passing Name of the Institution
Name of the
Board or
University
Marks/CGPA
Obtained
M.Sc.
(Geology)
2007
Durgapur Government
College, Durgapur
University of
Burdwan
62.08
(1st
Class)
B.Sc
(Geology)
2005
Durgapur Government
College, Durgapur
University of
Burdwan
52 %
(2nd
Class)
10+2 2001
Durgapur Steel Plant
Kashiram Das Road Boys’
High School, Durgapur
W.B.C.H.S.E
66.4 %
(1st
Div.)
10 1999
Durgapur Steel Plant B-
Zone Boys’ High School,
Durgapur
W.B.B.S.E
72.5 %
(1st
Div.)
Industrial Training:
An industrial training experience on Seismic Data Acquisition, Seismic Data Processing and
Seismic Data Interpretation for one month under the guidance of ONGC, DEHRADUN.
Field Experiences:
1. Structural mapping & study of petrology of Meta-sedimentary sequences in and around
Ghatshila, Jharkhand in 2002.
2. Study of Meta-sedimentary sequences and structures in and around mine area, Jaisalmer
and Mt. Abu in Rajasthan; detailed geological and structural mapping of the studied
Maton area. Visit to Mochia mine, Zawar in 2004.
3. Detailed geological and structural mapping of Meta-sedimentary sequences in and
around Ghatsila, Jharkhand in 2006.
4. Dissertation on Sedimentary Environment, at P.G Basin, Gadchiroli District (Maharastra) in
2006.

6. Field of Interest:
Mud Logging, Well logging, Petroleum Exploration, Mineral Prospecting and Exploration, Mining,
GIS & Remote Sensing.
Application Software: MS Office suite 2007, Microstation 7.1, Microstation V8, AutoCAD, GPS
Trackmaker 13.8, Google Earth, Base Camp 4.2.2.0, Map Source and Global Mapper 13.2 ,
SURPAC
Personal Details:
Father’s Name: Shri Swapan Kumar Chakraborty
Mother’s Name: Smt Kalpana Chakraborty
Date of Birth: 06/01/1983
Sex: Male
Matrimonial Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Bengali and French
Passport No: H5264531
Place of issue: Kolkata
I hereby declare that all the above-mentioned statements are true and best to my knowledge.
Place: Lubumbashi, DRC (Sourav Chakraborty)
Date: 05.03.2016