Mines Manager

Adani Group; Kodinar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Gujarat is hiring a Mining Operations Manager responsible for planning and managing mining operations efficiently while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role necessitates extensive experience in mining operations, working with a team, and overseeing safety and environmental standards.

The successful candidate should possess a B. Tech in Mining and a First Class Mines Manager Certificate, along with a proven track record of 10-12 years in the mining sector. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focused on optimizing operational performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in mining operations.
• Strong understanding of geological processes and mining regulations.
• Experience in managing teams and optimizing production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and statutory regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and audits.

Skills

Mining Operations Management

Statutory Compliance

Safety Management

Team Management

Drilling & Blasting Techniques

Education

B. Tech in Mining

First Class Mines Manager Certificate

Job description

Purpose/Objective

To plan, manage, and execute mining operations (metal/limestone) in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and achieving production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Mining Operations Management: Plan and oversee day-to-day mining activities including drilling, blasting, excavation, and transportation.
• Ensure achievement of production targets (ROM, limestone/metal ore output).
• Optimize mine planning (short-term & long-term) for maximum recovery.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with DGMS, Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain all statutory records, reports, and returns.
• Handle inspections from DGMS and other authorities.
• Safety & Environment: Implement and monitor safety practices and systems.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure adherence to environmental norms and clearances.
• Team Management: Supervise engineers, supervisors, and workmen.
• Ensure manpower planning, training, and performance management.
• Drive disciplinary standards and safe work culture.
• Contractor Management: Manage mining contractors for drilling, blasting, and transportation.
• Monitor contractor performance, billing, and compliance.
• Cost & Productivity Optimization: Control operational costs (fuel, explosives, manpower).
• Improve equipment utilization and productivity.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Equipment & Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability.
• Monitor performance of HEMM (Excavators, Dumpers, Drills, etc.).
• Reporting & MIS: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Track KPIs related to output, safety and cost.
• Update stakeholders on operational status.

Technical Competencies

Mine Planning & Design, Drilling & Blasting Techniques, Geological understanding of limestone, Statutory compliance, Process Optimization-Cements, Production & cost control, Safety management systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education Qualification: B. Tech in mining.
• Work Experience: 10-12 years in operations, mining.
• First class mines manager certificate required.