Senior Manager- Colliery Engineer (Electrical)

Adani Group; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a senior Colliery Engineer to oversee coal mining operations, ensure DGMS-compliant electrical installations, and manage safety and environmental initiatives. The role includes planning monsoon arrangements, budgeting, and adopting digital solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure safe, compliant, and modern mining practices in Maharashtra.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of relevant mining/colllery experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DGMS-compliant electrical installations and safety features for mining equipment.
• Plan and supervise overhead line installations for mine illumination.
• Coordinate monsoon preparations, de-watering, water treatment, and pipeline works.
• Plan, install, and maintain pumps, pipelines, and irrigation systems for plantation areas.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance for sub-stations and distribution lines.
• Maintain DGMS records and prepare CAPEX/OPEX budgets with MIS.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient mine operations.

Skills

Colliery Engineering

Crisis Management

Equipment Operations & Maintenance

Mining Business Know-how

Resource Planning & Scheduling

Safety Management

DGMS Compliance

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• 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.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Colliery Engineer - Coal Mining 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 Key Stakeholders - Internal: HODs Employees Key Stakeholders - External DGMS Forest Department Environment

Technical Competencies

• Colliery Engineering Expertise-NR,Crisis Management-NR,Equipment Operations and Maintenance-NR,Mining Business Know-how-NR,Resource Planning Management & Scheduling-NR,Safety Management-NR,Statutory and DGMS Compliance-NR

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: Work Experience (Range of years): 12-20 years