Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Tom Kondattukunnel Antony

Agnico Eagle - Macassa Mine
Greater Sudbury,ON
4
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Mining professional and current Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) – Mining Engineering student at Laurentian University with approximately 5 years of progressive experience across underground mining, ventilation, mine planning, breakthrough planning, quality control, and technical field operations. Experienced in supporting and optimizing mine ventilation systems at Agnico Eagle, with a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and practical problem-solving. Proven experience contributing to mine planning and breakthrough projects at Newmont and supporting quality control operations across mining environments.

Proficient in Deswik, AutoCAD, ventilation planning, technical data analysis, mine documentation, and engineering coordination, with the ability to translate field data into practical engineering solutions. Combines hands-on underground mining experience with developing engineering knowledge through formal Mining Engineering studies. Additional experience in business ownership, team coordination, and leadership has strengthened communication, decision-making, project organization, and problem-solving skills. Committed to building a long-term career in mining engineering, with a focus on mine planning, ventilation, operations, and technical leadership.

Work History

VENTILATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

2 Years 1 Month
Agnico Eagle - Macassa Mine | 08.2024 - 09.2026
  • Ventilation designs and major ventilation upgrades to meet all regulatory requirements and support the Life of Mine Plan
  • Conduct quarterly ventilation surveys and air balance to determine the efficiency of the ventilation system
  • Monitoring and maintenance of the ventilation system to ensure they operate efficiently
  • Optimization of the ventilation system
  • Manage, maintain and monitor the ventilation system of the mine to meet the mining requirements
  • Ensure updated ventilation drawings/plans are kept at the emergency control room and the mine rescue station
  • Ensure adequate airflow that meets the regulatory requirement for diesel operation circulate through the mine and at development headings
  • Ensure contaminant load in the mine atmosphere is within the allowable limits
  • Maintain all ventilation controls in operational condition
  • Conduct weekly ventiliation checks in active and inactive areas of the mine
  • Review and update the ventilation management plan every year or when a new risk emerges
  • Keep an up-to-date calibrated ventsim model of the mine for mine planning and design
  • Keep an up-to-date fan inventory system (Auxiliary fans, booster, and Main fans)
  • Maintain ventilation measuring and monitoring equipment register and organize calibration accordingly
  • Maintain an up-to-date ventilation control register
  • Conduct a primary ventilation survey and air balance every quarter
  • Conduct monthly inspections of all surface fans
  • This will include measuring pressure drops across the fans
  • Conduct weekly follow-ups to ensure ventilation remedial works are carried out
  • Liaise with Planning leads for the planning of ventilation requirements
  • Manage any changes to the ventilation system
  • Issue ventilation directives for the installation of the vent controls (e.g., fans doors, walls, etc.)
  • Ensure vent controls devises are properly constructed and maintained
  • Submit a Methane occurrence report to the Ministry of Labour when a diamond drill hole hits a methane pocket.

MINE BREAKTHROUGH PLANNER

9 Months
Newmont Goldcorp - Hollinger, Dome and Pamour Mine | 11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provide assistance to the breakthrough planning team by performing the following tasks when requested
  • Drill pattern design and/or peer review
  • Extension or probe hole design and/or peer review
  • Loading package design and/or peer review
  • Data analysis
  • Dig toe updates
  • Restricted, cautionary and avoidance areas update based on safe access rules
  • Determine and issue appropriate immediate and delay no dig lines
  • Support preparation of the short-term schedule, as needed
  • Verification of in-field conditions for designs being completed
  • Participate in blasting reviews
  • Regular communication with Mine Operations to support mining progress related to breakthrough planning designs
  • Other supporting tasks within the breakthrough planning team as directed by the Mine Engineering Coordinator.

MINE VENTILATION TECHNICIAN

7 Months
Newmont Goldcorp - Hoyle Pond Mine | 04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Weekly ventilation survey
  • Manage ventilation logs for corrective actions
  • Prints for new ventilation installations.
  • Updating and labeling on Deswik
  • Prepare blast packages with the mine planning department.
  • Provide assistance to the survey team by performing CMS and drone flights.
  • Underground mark ups and pick ups for development headings.
  • Underground mark ups for long-hole drilling and cable bolting.
  • Data processing and creation of driving layouts.
  • Coordination of mine and vent design activities with the short term mine scheduling team.
  • Development and long-hole design and layout.
  • Data analysis and compilation related to ventilation readings.
  • Other supporting tasks within the planning and ventilation team may be required as directed by Mine Superintendent.

LEAD QUALITY CONTROL

7 Months
Agrégat R-N, Detour Lake Mine | 09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collect and log samples from various sites
  • Split samples to appropriate size
  • Track hours and prepare reports and send to clients
  • Supervise and ensure that the crew get out the assigned amount of production
  • Participate in health and safety meetings and perform inspections
  • Work in accordance with Health and Safety policies and regulations
  • Work in an environment where safety is top priority.

RETAIL SALES SUPERVISOR

2 Months
Circle K Convenience Store | 10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers.
  • Assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules.
  • Authorize payments by cheque and the return.
  • Assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules
  • Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages.

GEOLOGICAL OPERATOR & CORE LOGGER

4 Months
GeologicAI(Enersoft)- Macassa Mine and Goldex Mine | 05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Preparation, handling and scanning of client core
  • Processing/loading of scanned data using Enersoft/GeologicAI software
  • Assistance with mobilization/setup of Enersoft/GeologicAI equipment as required.
  • Constant communication with Calgary, including progress updates and troubleshooting.
  • Interacting with client Geo on site as required.
  • Compliance with all client COVID-19 and HSE policies and procedure.

CAB DRIVER

1 Year 4 Months
Vets Taxi | 02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Picking up passengers and drive them to destinations
  • Inspecting vehicle condition & Handling taxi meter fares
  • Assisting with luggage and passengers with special needs.

GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

2 Months
Agnico Eagle - Detour Lake Mine | 03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Carry out manual readings of instruments and the downloading of data loggers connected to instruments
  • Carry out data checks, and data reductions of data from various geotechnical and civil instruments
  • Assist with technical supervision for the installation of geotechnical and civil instruments in drill holes
  • Assist with technical supervision of drilling, excavation and other construction activities related to the installation.
  • Monitoring, and maintenance of geotechnical and civil instrumentation
  • Support preparation of detailed documentation of the completed work, including installation reports, Commissioning records, and as built drawings
  • Support preparation of installation procedures and execution plans for the installation of geotechnical instruments.
  • To monitor geotechnical conditions of surface and underground facilities.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SALESFLOOR ASSOCIATE

3 Years 4 Months
Walmart | 11.2018 - 03.2022
  • Count and close cash
  • Maintain a stocked and well-organized sales floor.
  • Help customers to meet their shopping needs.
  • Work as a member of a team
  • Working in Online orders
  • Using Heavy Equipment (Forklift, electric pump jack, etc..)

SAMPLE PREPARATION TECHNICIAN

2 Years 4 Months
Bureau Veritas | 05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Unpack, sort, check, crush, and pulverize mineral samples using specialized equipment
  • Quality control checks
  • Helping in office with Word, Excel and sending mail to the companies.

CO-OWNER

1 Month
Kondattukunnel Rubber Trades | 07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed transactions with customers using cash registers
  • Scanned goods and ensured accurate pricing
  • Collected payments in cash or credit
  • Prepared sales report.

ACCOUNT MANAGER

1 Year 1 Month
Kondadens Fuel Pvt Ltd | 07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Prepared assets, liability, and analyzed accounting information.
  • Prepared income statements, tax returns, balance sheets.
  • Managed bank account.

Education

- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) – Mining Engineering

Laurentian University | Greater Sudbury | 09-2026

Mine Planning & Design • Underground & Surface Mining • Mine Ventilation • Rock Mechanics • Drilling & Blasting • Ground Control • Mineral Processing

AEC / DEP Or Skilled Trade Certificate - Mining Engineering

Northern College (Haileybury School of Mines) | Timmins, ON | 08-2021

Higher Secondary School

CCM Higher Secondary School | Kottayam, Kerala | 04-2016

Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (Zoology & Botany), English, Malayalam.

Developed a solid foundation in science and languages with a focus on analytical and problem-solving skills.

High School

Little Flower Public School & Junior College | Pathanamthitta, Kerala | 04-2014

Completed a comprehensive high school curriculum, excelling in core subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Additionally studied Geography, History, Politics, English, and Malayalam, developing a well-rounded academic foundation across both the sciences and humanities.

Skills

Intermediate Advanced
AutoCAD
Quality Assurance
Deswik
QA/QC
Ventsim
Mine Planning
Cash management (4 years)
Heavy Equipment Operation
Construction
Driving (8+ years)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint

Languages

Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working

Certification

  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness
  • #770225 Basic underground Hard Rock Mine Service
  • Surface Mine Common Core
  • CC U0012 Lock and Tag Prime movers
  • Driving Licence
  • Ladder Safety
  • WHMIS Certification

Timeline

VENTILATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Agnico Eagle - Macassa Mine
08.2024 - 09.2026Read More

MINE BREAKTHROUGH PLANNER

Newmont Goldcorp - Hollinger, Dome and Pamour Mine
11.2023 - 08.2024Read More

MINE VENTILATION TECHNICIAN

Newmont Goldcorp - Hoyle Pond Mine
04.2023 - 11.2023Read More

RETAIL SALES SUPERVISOR

Circle K Convenience Store
10.2022 - 12.2022Read More

LEAD QUALITY CONTROL

Agrégat R-N, Detour Lake Mine
09.2022 - 04.2023Read More

GEOLOGICAL OPERATOR & CORE LOGGER

GeologicAI(Enersoft)- Macassa Mine and Goldex Mine
05.2022 - 09.2022Read More

GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

Agnico Eagle - Detour Lake Mine
03.2022 - 05.2022Read More

CAB DRIVER

Vets Taxi
02.2021 - 06.2022Read More

SAMPLE PREPARATION TECHNICIAN

Bureau Veritas
05.2019 - 09.2021Read More

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SALESFLOOR ASSOCIATE

Walmart
11.2018 - 03.2022Read More

CO-OWNER

Kondattukunnel Rubber Trades
07.2018 - 08.2018Read More

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Kondadens Fuel Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2018Read More

Little Flower Public School & Junior College

High School
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CCM Higher Secondary School

Higher Secondary School
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Northern College (Haileybury School of Mines)

AEC / DEP Or Skilled Trade Certificate from Mining Engineering
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Laurentian University

from Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) – Mining Engineering
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Tom Kondattukunnel Antony