Manages open-cast mining operations, production targets, drilling and blasting, equipment utilization, safety compliance, mine planning, contractors, workforce, environmental requirements, and statutory reporting. Leads mining personnel, coordinates with geology and planning teams, ensures compliance with DGMS and Mines Act regulations, supports exploration and reserve estimation, and liaises with government authorities. Requires a mining engineering qualification, extensive open-cast mining experience, and a First Class Mines Manager Certificate of Competency.
Responsibilities
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Mine Operations Management
QualificationsEducational Qualification
- Plan, organize, and supervise day-to-day mining operations.
- Ensure achievement of monthly and annual production targets.
- Monitor drilling, blasting, excavation, loading, and transportation activities.
- Optimize mine productivity and equipment utilization.
- Ensure compliance with the Mines Act, DGMS regulations, MMR, and other statutory requirements.
- Implement and monitor safety management systems and safe work practices.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
- Investigate accidents/incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and manage mine engineers, supervisors, operators, and contractual manpower.
- Develop workforce capability through training and skill enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure effective deployment of manpower and equipment.
- Coordinate with mine planning and geology teams for short-term and long-term mine plans.
- Monitor mine development activities and ensure adherence to approved mining plans.
- Support exploration and reserve estimation activities.
- Manage mining contractors and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Monitor contractor performance related to productivity, safety, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and mine closure requirements.
- Drive initiatives related to green mining, dust suppression, and sustainability.
- Maintain statutory records, reports, and documentation.
- Prepare MIS reports on production, productivity, safety, and equipment performance.
- Liaise with government authorities, DGMS officials, and other regulatory bodies.
- Mine Operations Management
- DGMS Compliance & Statutory Knowledge
- Safety Management Systems
- Drilling & Blasting Operations
- Contractor Management
- Team Leadership
- Mine Planning & Development
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Stakeholder Management
- MS Office & Mining Software
- Leadership and Team Management
- Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Problem Solving
- Safety Orientation
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognized institute.
- First Class Mines Manager Certificate of Competency (Restricted/Unrestricted) issued under DGMS regulations.
- 8-15 years of experience in open-cast mining operations.
- Experience in limestone mines will be preferred.
- Proven exposure to drilling, blasting, mine planning, fleet management, and statutory compliance.
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