Nitish Dobhal, P.Eng.
Fernie,Canada
Summary
Mining professional with multi-faceted experience in tailings management, construction, mine analytics, fleet management, and project management. Proven analytical skills and a results-oriented approach drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch Supervisor
Elk Valley Resources
Sparwood, Canada
06.2025 - Current
- Role updated due to company restructuring
- Use Wenco (FMS) to allocate optimal production resources in different areas of mine based on production targets and shovel priorities
- Manage hauling unit fleet (& operators) throughout the shift ensuring optimum haulage including but not limited to- shovel-dump route management, operator breaks management, PAG rock (Potential Acid Generating) compliance requirements, operator equipment swaps etc.
- Ensure data integrity- correct grade, equipment locations, operator logins
- Prepare end of shift and cross-shift report summarizing the shift data for production, manpower and projects.
- Complete payroll for operators ensuring data accuracy regarding vacation, overtime, premiums and other codes.
Mine Operations Engineer
Elk Valley Resources
Sparwood, Canada
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilize data analytics techniques to build/improve tools for increasing mine performance.
- Created dashboard for frontline supervisors to monitor shovel, road and dump KPIs on hourly basis using Komatsu Frontrunner live data and dispatch database.
- Created a 2-in-1 dashboard for tracking E-Stop events and filing investigation reports for E-stop events, to deter accidental AHS stoppage.
- Worked on improving Payload performance by highlighting PLM unavailability root causes as well as inaccurate PLM measurements.
- Primary Systems: Dispatch, FrontRunner, Carlson Grade, GEOVIA Insite
- Tools: Power Platform (BI, Automate, Apps), SQL Server Management Studio, Databricks, Graphana, MinePlan 3D
Blend Engineer (Dispatch) EIT
Suncor
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Addressing problems on Dispatch 6 panels in trucks i.e. incorrect loads, time codes, operator assignment; and with shovels i.e. incorrect/no grade issues, communication issues etc
- Coordinate with different stakeholders i.e. Komatsu, management, network team etc to troubleshoot issues with AHS equipment.
- Assist in a smooth shift change transition of 200+ operators by planning routes, assigning parking locations for next shift and assisting operators in locating equipment at shift start.
Field Engineer EIT
Suncor
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Temporary role during company restructuring
- Conducted tailings dam inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated geotechnical monitoring instruments, including piezometers, inclinometers, and Shape Accel Arrays.
- Troubleshot network connectivity issues and ensured proper battery power for instruments.
- Installed monitoring instruments and extended cables for new installations.
Mine Scheduler EIT: Tactical Planning
Suncor
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Create the tactical mine plan (2 years) for mining in different areas for different materials (ore & waste) based on monthly targets.
- Present the plan to mine operations, short range planning and higher management.
- Provide preliminary designs for construction of ramps and roads to short range planning group.
Tailings EIT
New Gold Inc.
Kamloops, Canada
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Performance monitoring of dewatering wells by retrieving and visualizing data from instrumentation databases
- Established the drone surveying program within tailings department and responsible for procuring survey data, processing and correction of digital elevation models
- Coordinate activities for the trial of thickened tailings deposition in the old open pit, i.e. conduct inter-departmental risk assessment workshop, create dam safety manual and work with consultants to clarify technical queries.
- Managed team of geotechnical technicians involved in geotechnical monitoring for 4 months.
QC/Project Coordinator
Cantex Mining Services Ltd.
Logan Lake, Canada
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped in establishing QC program for material testing for HVC Tailings Dam Construction based on guidelines provided by Teck Resources
- Created material testing database to store test data and created custom queries for the client & QA team to efficiently extract required data
- Creating common dashboards for operations, QC and QA departments.
Project Coordinator
AECOM
Calgary, Canada
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Created manpower (tradesman) recruitment and layoff plan for plant outages and shutdowns.
- Oversaw payroll and billing processes to ensure budget accuracy and timeliness.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw logistics for flights, onboarding and accomodation.
Project Coordinator
ServcoCanada
Kitimat, BC
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Daily LEMs for the soil dredging project.
- Prepared monthly invoices to our client (LNG Canada)
- Document Control Management (RFIs, NOCs, Change Management)
Management Trainee
AECOM
Calgary, Canada
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Development & support for Project Management Tool (GPDS- Gated Project Delivery System)
- LEMS management for 2 plant shutdown projects (500+ personnel)- CNRL Albian & MEG Christina Lake
- Streamlining time-entry and billing processes.
- Data analysis & visualization for project control
Mining Co-Op Student
Teck Resources Limited
Logan Lake
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Development of leading indicators for health and safety;
- Organize field audits, training programs & seminars for operators
- Present safety findings and improvement opportunities to managers
Administrative Assistant
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada Area
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Organize & schedule orientation activities for new graduate students
- Support new graduate students with general queries about academics, housing, coops and jobs
Education
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Mining Engineering
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2016
Bachelor Of Technology - Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, India04-2012
Timeline
Dispatch Supervisor
Elk Valley Resources
06.2025 - Current
Mine Operations Engineer
Elk Valley Resources
12.2024 - 05.2025
Blend Engineer (Dispatch) EIT
Suncor
02.2024 - 11.2024
Field Engineer EIT
Suncor
11.2023 - 02.2024
Mine Scheduler EIT: Tactical Planning
Suncor
06.2023 - 10.2023
Tailings EIT
New Gold Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2023
QC/Project Coordinator
Cantex Mining Services Ltd.
06.2020 - 12.2021
Project Coordinator
AECOM
03.2019 - 06.2020
Project Coordinator
ServcoCanada
11.2018 - 02.2019
Management Trainee
AECOM
10.2017 - 11.2018
Mining Co-Op Student
Teck Resources Limited
08.2014 - 04.2015
Administrative Assistant
The University of British Columbia
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Mining Engineering
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor Of Technology - Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology