Pankaj Patidar
About Pankaj Patidar
Pankaj Patidar is an Assistant Manager at Aditya Birla Group with extensive experience in mining operations and a strong educational background in business analytics, law, and mining engineering.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Pankaj Patidar is currently serving as an Assistant Manager at Aditya Birla Group in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. In this role, he is responsible for delivering weekly mine plans and production plans. His duties emphasize safety and environmental consciousness in mining operations, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable mining practices.
Previous Positions at Hindustan Zinc Limited
Pankaj Patidar has extensive experience at Hindustan Zinc Limited, where he held multiple roles. From 2021 to 2023, he was an Assistant Manager at Zawar mines, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Before that, he served as a Senior Engineer (Drilling & Blasting) for 11 months in SK Mine, Dariba. Pankaj also worked as a Blasting Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and began his tenure as a Graduate Engineer Trainee from 2017 to 2018, both at SK Mine, Dariba.
Educational Background
Pankaj Patidar has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2022 to 2024. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in International Law and Legal Studies from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, completed between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, he graduated with a B.Tech in Mining from the College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur, from 2013 to 2017.
Certifications and Professional Expertise
Pankaj Patidar holds first-class mines manager restricted and unrestricted metal certifications. He has extensive experience in both underground and open-pit mine operations. His work has spanned projects involving various minerals, including Lead, Zinc, Silver, Limestone, Phosphate, Copper, and Aluminium. His international collaborations with mining experts from South America and Africa have enriched his global perspective.
Internship Experience
Pankaj Patidar has also gained valuable experience through internships. In 2016, he interned at Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Ltd for one month in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Earlier, in 2015, he completed a one-month internship at Hindustan Zinc in SK Mine, Dariba. These internships provided him with foundational industry knowledge and practical skills early in his career.