MINING HEAD FOR - BIJAPUR , CHHATTISGARH

JobItUs; Bijapur District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in India (Chhattisgarh) seeks Head of Mining / General Manager - Mining Operations to lead site strategy, ensure safe, efficient extraction and processing, and drive profitable operations.

You will be legally accountable for compliance, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, building high-performing teams and guiding mine planning, digital tools adoption, and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geoscience.
• MBA or equivalent management credential is an advantage.
• 12+ to 15+ years in mining operations.
• 5-7 years in a senior leadership or HOD role.
• Deep familiarity with local mining compliance (MCDR, MCR, environmental clearances, and safety regulations).

Responsibilities

• Lead underground or open-cast mining operations and production targets.
• Oversee mine planning, block models, pit optimization, and scheduling.
• Ensure strict compliance with national and regional mining laws and safety regulations.
• Prepare and manage budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and cost-control.
• Mentor and lead high-performing technical and admin teams.

Skills

Techno-commercial acumen

Budget ownership

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geoscience

MBA or equivalent management credential

Tools

Surpac

Datamine

MineSched

Job description

Job Title

Head of Mining / General Manager - Mining Operations

Department

Mining & Operations

Reports to

Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Managing Director / Board of Directors

Direct Reports

Mine Planners, Chief Geologists, Quarry/Production Managers, Safety (HSE) Heads, Maintenance Superintendents

Job Summary

The Head of Mining will lead overall site and operational strategy, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable extraction and processing activities. The incumbent is legally and operationally accountable for statutory compliance, target delivery, resource optimization, environmental stewardship, and a strong safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Production Leadership:
  • Direct and oversee underground or open-cast mining operations, including drilling, blasting, excavation, loading, hauling, and material handling.
  • Deliver approved annual, medium-, and long-term production and development targets aligned with business goals.
  • Optimize equipment utilization, contractor management, and labor productivity while minimizing downtime.
• Mine Planning & Digital Transformation:
  • Oversee short- and long-term mine planning, block models, pit optimization, and production scheduling.
  • Drive the adoption of digital mining and planning tools (e.g., Datamine, Surpac, MineSched) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Health, Safety, Environment & Statutory Compliance:
  • Enforce strict compliance with national and regional mining laws, environmental acts, and health regulations (e.g., Mines Act, Metalliferous/Coal Mines Regulations, DGMS guidelines).
  • Act as the legally accountable statutory manager where applicable (e.g., holding a First-Class Mine Manager’s Certificate).
  • Maintain zero-harm safety standards, conduct regular site inspections, and manage IMS/VSGS objectives.
• Financial & Cost Management:
  • Prepare, manage, and monitor operational and capital expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) budgets.
  • Drive cost-optimization, fuel/energy efficiency, and margin targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Stakeholder & People Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and build high-performing technical, operational, and administrative teams.
  • Manage government relations, regulatory inspections, and community/indigenous engagement programs.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, or a related technical discipline.
  • Higher business qualification (MBA or equivalent management credential) is an advantage.
• Certifications:
  • Valid First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (Coal or Metal, depending on the sector).
• Experience:
  • 12+ to 15+ years of progressive experience in mining operations, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership or HOD role.
  • Deep familiarity with local mining compliance (MCDR, MCR, environmental clearances, and safety regulations).
• Skills:
  • Strong techno-commercial acumen and financial budget ownership.
  • Proficiency in mine planning software (Surpac, Datamine, MineSched).
  • Exceptional crisis management, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.