Bishen Patel (M Aus Imm)
About Bishen Patel (M Aus Imm)
Bishen Patel is an Operations and Logistics Manager at Tronox in Bunbury, Western Australia, with a background in metallurgical and process engineering. He has held various roles in the mining sector, including positions at Cristal and SGS, and has a strong academic foundation in engineering.
Current Role at Tronox
Bishen Patel serves as the Operations and Logistics Manager at Tronox, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Bunbury, Western Australia. In this role, he oversees operations and logistics, ensuring efficient processes and effective management of resources within the organization.
Previous Experience at Tronox
Bishen Patel has held multiple positions at Tronox prior to his current role. He worked as a Process Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and as a Metallurgical Technician for 10 months in 2012, both in Muchea. Additionally, he served as a Production Engineer for three months in 2014 at the Cooljarloo site.
Experience at Cristal
Before his current position, Bishen Patel worked at Cristal as a Senior Metallurgist from 2016 to 2019 in Bunbury. He previously held the role of Production Metallurgist at Cristal for two years from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Cristal contributed to his extensive knowledge in metallurgical processes.
Educational Background
Bishen Patel obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical and Process Engineering from The University of Western Australia, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at Murdoch University, where he earned a Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy in 2013.
Technical Skills and Interests
Bishen Patel possesses practical experience in applying chemical, metallurgical, and process engineering fundamentals to industry projects. He has a strong interest in unit operations in processing plants, focusing on optimizing and improving plant efficiency, which is essential in the mining sector.