Support Mines Foreman

Aditya Birla Insulators; Rayagada; On-site; INR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Insulators seeks an experienced Support Mines Foreman to supervise open-pit mining activities, ensuring safe operations and achievement of production targets.

The role requires a diploma in mining engineering and a DGMS foreman's certificate, with 2–5 years of opencast mining experience. The incumbent will manage contractors, coordinate equipment, monitor production, and maintain regulatory compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mining Engineering is mandatory.
• Foreman's Certificate of Competency (DGMS) required.
• 2–5 years of experience in opencast mining operations preferred.
• Experience in production, mine development, drilling and blasting, excavation, loading, hauling, and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day mining activities including excavation, loading, transportation, dumping and ore dispatch.
• Ensure achievement of production targets while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Mines Act, Mine Rules, Mine Regulations, DGMS and IBM guidelines.
• Supervise and guide contractual workforce.
• Monitor utilization and availability of HEMM equipment; coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Track daily production and productivity; prepare shift reports and maintain records.
• Ensure environmental standards related to dust suppression, waste management and mine reclamation.
• Support Safety Management Plan and emergency response procedures; participate in investigations and drills.
• Maintain production, safety observations, incidents and statutory records; submit daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Operational supervision

Safety compliance

Contractor management

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Foreman's Certificate of Competency

Job description

Position Title

Support Mines Foreman

Qualification

Essential:

• Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognized institute/university.
• Valid Foremans Certificate of Competency (Restricted/Unrestricted) issued by DGMS.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Opencast Mining Operations.
• Experience in production, mine development, drilling & blasting, excavation, loading, hauling, and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

Mining Operations Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day mining activities including excavation, loading, transportation, dumping, and ore dispatch.
• Ensure achievement of production targets while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Mines Act, Mine Rules, Mine Regulations, DGMS and IBM guidelines.
• Conduct workplace inspections and implement corrective actions for unsafe conditions.

Workforce Management

• Supervise and guide contractual workforce.
• Conduct tool box talks and ensure workforce competence and discipline.

Equipment Coordination

• Monitor utilization and availability of HEMM equipment.
• Coordinate with maintece teams to minimize equipment downtime.

Production Monitoring

• Track daily production and productivity parameters.
  • Prepare shift reports and maintain operational records.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental standards related to dust suppression, waste management, and mine reclamation activities.

Emergency Preparedness

• Support implementation of Safety Management Plan (SMP) and emergency response procedures.
• Participate in accident investigations and emergency drills.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain records of production, safety observations, incidents, and statutory requirements.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to reporting manager.