Head E&M

Adani Cement; Raigarh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Cement is seeking a Head E&M (Electrical & Mechanical) for its Mining Operations – Underground Coal Mines. The position is based at an Underground Coal Mine Site and requires a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining Machinery Engineering, with preferred DGMS and statutory certifications.

You will oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance, safety compliance (DGMS, CMR, Mines Act), and energy optimization, while leading a team and managing budgets for mining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Mining Eng.
• Electrical Supervisory Competency Certificate and relevant statutory certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of DGMS regulations, Coal Mines Regulations (CMR), Mines Act, and Electrical Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and uninterrupted power supply for underground and surface mining operations.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of substations, transformers, switchgears, power distribution systems, and HT/LT networks.
• Ensure compliance with DGMS electrical safety standards and statutory inspections.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement energy optimization initiatives.
• Manage maintenance of mining machinery and equipment and develop preventive/predictive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper inventory management of critical spares and consumables.
• Maintain mine dewatering systems, ventilation, compressors, and material handling systems.
• Coordinate modernization and mechanization projects for productivity.
• Drive safety protocols and statutory examinations and certifications.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and upgrading of mining machinery and electrical systems.
• Manage E&M budgets, contracts, and procurement activities.
• Lead a team of electrical and mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians.

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mining Machinery Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Head E&M (Electrical & Mechanical)

Department

Mining Operations – Underground Coal Mines

Location

Underground Coal Mine Site

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mining Machinery Engineering.
• Electrical Supervisory Competency Certificate and relevant statutory certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of DGMS regulations, Coal Mines Regulations (CMR), Mines Act, and Electrical Safety Rules.

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in coal mining industry.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in underground coal mines handling electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in managing mine machinery, preventive maintenance, statutory compliance, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Management

• Ensure safe and uninterrupted power supply for underground and surface mining operations.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of substations, transformers, switchgears, power distribution systems, and HT/LT networks.
• Ensure compliance with DGMS electrical safety standards and statutory inspections.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement energy optimization initiatives.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Manage maintenance of Continuous Miner, Shuttle Cars, LHDs, SDLs, Belt Conveyors, Crushers, Pumps, Winding Systems, and other mining equipment.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment availability.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective breakdown analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper inventory management of critical spares and consumables.

Mine Infrastructure Management

• Maintain mine dewatering systems, ventilation fans, compressors, and material handling systems.
• Ensure availability and reliability of all critical underground infrastructure.
• Coordinate modernization and mechanization projects for enhanced productivity.

Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Mines Act, Coal Mines Regulations, DGMS Circulars, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Drive implementation of electrical and mechanical safety protocols.
• Ensure statutory examinations, testing, and certification of equipment.

Project & Contractor Management

• Lead installation, commissioning, and upgradation of mining machinery and electrical systems.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Manage E&M budgets, contracts, and procurement activities.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Develop workforce capability through training and competency development programs.
• Foster a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment Availability (%)
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Planned Maintenance Compliance (%)
• Power Supply Reliability
• Breakdown Reduction (%)
• Statutory Compliance Score
• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Budget Adherence
• Energy Consumption per Ton of Coal Produced