Senior Manager- Colliery Engineer (Electrical)

Adani Natural Resources; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Natural Resources is seeking an experienced Colliery Engineer to oversee coal mining operations, ensuring DGMS-aligned safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves planning electrical systems, water management, and infrastructure upgrades to optimize safety and efficiency.

The candidate will coordinate monsoon preparations, budgeting, and technology adoption while maintaining DGMS records and ensuring timely approvals for sub-stations and overhead lines.

Qualifications

• 12-20 years of relevant experience in mining or collieries.
• Experience implementing DGMS norms and safety audits.
• Excellent coordination with internal departments and external authorities.

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance and equipment installation per DGMS norms.
• Oversee overhead lines installation and lighting in pits.
• Plan monsoon arrangements, de-watering, water treatment, and pipelines.
• Plan and maintain pumps, pipelines, and drip irrigation for plantation areas.
• Conduct electrical safety audits and ensure DGMS approvals for installations.
• Prepare CAPEX/OPEX budgets and monthly MIS for mining department.
• Collaborate with Mech and Elec DSMs to ensure safe operations.
• Adopt digital tools to improve efficiency and energy conservation.

Skills

DGMS compliance

Electrical safety

Operations planning

Budgeting and MIS

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

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, 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 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. Key responsibilities include planning, installation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure such as electrical systems, pipelines, and machinery to facilitate safe and efficient mining activities. Additionally, the role involves coordinating monsoon arrangements, water management, and environmental initiatives, while also focusing on budgeting, compliance, and technological advancements to optimize operational efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Safety Compliance And Equipment Installation

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 the installation of overhead lines in all pits to ensure proper illumination as per DGMS norms.

Monsoon Preparation And Infrastructure Planning

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 in existing and proposed plantation areas within the mine area.

Electrical Safety And Compliance

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.

Statutory Compliance And Budget Management

Maintain all 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.

Liaison And Advanced Technology Adoption

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.

Equipment Lifecycle Management And Energy Conservation

Monitor the lifecycle of equipment and facilitate the disposal of obsolete equipment.

Adopt energy conservation measures in day-to-day mining operations to minimize environmental impact and reduce energy consumption.

Implement And Optimize Digital Solutions

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deploy digital tools that align with business objectives.

Ensure the 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:

Work Experience (Range Of Years):

12-20 years