Manager- Colliery Engineer (Electrical)

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

Job summary

Adani Group seeks an experienced Colliery Engineer to oversee electrical systems, safety, budgeting, and operation optimization for coal mining sites. You will ensure DGMS compliance, manage infrastructure projects, and drive mechanization while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BE in Electrical/Mechanical and 10–12 years of relevant experience, with a focus on safety, regulatory adherence, and efficient mine operations.

Qualifications

• B.E. degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• 10–12 years of relevant mining/engineering experience.
• Proficiency in safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical systems, pipelines, and machinery in coal mining operations.
• Ensure safety features and DGMS norms across mining equipment.
• Plan and supervise overhead electrical installations in pits for illumination.
• Develop monsoon arrangements for mine water management.
• Budget CAPEX and OPEX for mining department with monthly MIS.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical domains for safe operations.
• Adopt advanced mechanization and automation technologies in mines.
• Maintain DGMS records including HEMMs and equipment usage.
• Ensure DGMS approvals for electrical installations and sub-stations.
• Drive energy conservation and environmental initiatives in operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy digital tools.

Skills

Electrical safety

DGMS compliance

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

B.E. – Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

About Business

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, Gujarat, India and is a market leader in logistics and energy businesses with infrastructure development and O&M practices benchmarked to global standards.

Job Purpose

As a Colliery Engineer, the core objective is to oversee and manage various engineering aspects of coal mining operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. The role includes planning, installation and maintenance of critical infrastructure such as electrical systems, pipelines, and machinery, coordinating monsoon arrangements, water management and environmental initiatives, budgeting, compliance and technological advancements to optimize operational efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all mining machines are equipped with safety features as per DGMS norms, including in‑pit conveying systems, mobile crushing units, trucks, tippers, excavators, loaders and dozers.
• Plan and oversee installation of overhead lines in all pits to ensure proper illumination as per DGMS norms.
• Develop and implement monsoon arrangements for mine sump de‑watering, pipeline laying, quarry sub‑station and installation of water treatment plants (WTP).
• Plan, install and maintain pumps, pipelines and drip irrigation systems to support horticulture activities within the mine area.
• Conduct electrical safety audits, reviews and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to safety standards during construction, operation and maintenance of sub‑stations, transmission and distribution lines.
• Obtain DGMS approvals for all electrical installations and ensure timely shifting of mine sub‑stations and overhead lines.
• Maintain DGMS records related to mine operations, including records for HEMMs, hiring hours of mining equipment, tree cutting machine data, horticulture designs and dewatering data.
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX budgets for the mining department, including monthly MIS and provision preparation.
• Liaise with D.M.S. (Mech.) and D.M.S. (Elect.) to ensure smooth and safe mine operations.
• Implement advanced technologies for mechanization and automation in mines to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Monitor the lifecycle of equipment and facilitate disposal of obsolete equipment.
• Adopt energy conservation measures in day‑to‑day mining operations to minimize environmental impact and reduce energy consumption.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deploy digital tools that align with business objectives and ensure effective utilization of digital platforms to improve team efficiency and productivity.

Key Stakeholders – Internal

• HODs
• Employees

Key Stakeholders – External

• DGMS
• Forest Department
• Environment

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: B.E. – Electrical/Mechanical

Work Experience: 10‑12 years