Head - Washeries (Surguja Cluster)

Adani Natural Resources; Surguja District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a Factory Manager / Washery Head for its coal mine operations to ensure safe, efficient washery, CHP & CPP performance and adherence to maintenance schedules.

You will lead mechanical and electrical maintenance, drive improvement projects, manage budgets, vendor development and ensure regulatory compliance with CEIG and other bodies while fostering safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience in coal mining washery/plant operations.
• Strong leadership and safety culture across maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Washery, CHP & CPP, and associated operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Coordinate with mining team to ensure feed rate and coal quality targets are achieved.
• Conduct regular plant visits to monitor conditions and address issues promptly.
• Oversee maintenance programs (BD/PM/CM) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, approve spares procurement, and control inventory costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CEIG, Factory E&M, CSPDCL, CGPCB and safety norms.
• Plan and execute internal engineering projects to boost productivity and safety.
• Develop and standardize vendors to improve availability of spares and reduce downtime.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety management

Vendor development

Education

B.Tech/B.E - Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Business

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence.

Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose:

As the Factory Manager / Washery Head in a coal mine, the primary objective is to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the washery facility, achieving optimal performance targets, and adherence to maintenance schedules. This role involves overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance, implementing improvement projects, managing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget monitoring, vendor development, and fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the washery department.

Responsibilities

Factory Manager or Washery Head - Coal Mining

• Manage Washery, CHP & CPP, HEMM operations, ensuring adherence to production targets and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the mining team to maintain the required feed rate and coal quality.
• Conduct regular plant visits to monitor working conditions and address operational issues promptly.
• Handle customer complaints/feedback to enhance washery operations to meet desired coal quality and sizing requirements.

Budget Monitoring And Resource Management

• Prepare and monitor manpower, revenue, and Capex budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Assist in contract negotiation and authorize the purchase of spare parts, consumables, and equipment.
• Control inventory costs and ensure timely commissioning of Capex items within budget.

Statutory Compliance And Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations related to electrical, mechanical, and environmental safety.
• Maintain compliance with CEIG, Factory (E&M), CSPDCL, CGPCB, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are certified and healthy to prevent incidents and accidents.

Maintenance Program Implementation

• Implement predictive/preventive maintenance schedules for Washery, CHP, Silo, HEMM, and other facilities.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs (BD, PM, CM) to enhance departmental effectiveness.
• Ensure achievement of availability and reliability performance targets for critical equipment and systems.

Project Planning And Execution

• Plan and implement internal engineering services projects to improve productivity and safety.
• Monitor daily progress of projects and expedite by providing necessary resources.

Vendor Development And Standardization

• Develop and standardize vendors to reduce costs and improve availability of spare parts and equipment.
• Analyze breakdowns and take corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

• Cluster Head
• HODs
• Engineering
• Safety
• Projects

Key Stakeholders - External

• Vendors
• Statutory Authorities

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech/B.E-Electrical/Mechanical

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

15 to 20 years