Mines Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure

  compliance with the Mines Act, CMR 2017, DGMS guidelines, environmental and labor laws

  .
• Maintain all

  statutory registers, returns, and records

  as required under mining law.
• Ensure the mine is operated under valid

  statutory approvals, clearances

  , and licenses.
• Oversee

  day-to-day mining operations

  including excavation, hauling, drilling, blasting, and dispatch of coal.
• Implement and supervise

  mine plans

  including annual, monthly, and daily production targets.
• Ensure optimum deployment and utilization of

  equipment and manpower

  .
• Ensure that all activities are carried out

  safely and responsibly

  , in line with DGMS and internal safety policies.
• Supervise the implementation of the

  Mine Safety Management Plan (MSMP)

  and

  risk assessment processes

  .
• Ensure proper functioning of

  gas detection systems

  ,

  ground control measures

  , and other safety equipment.
• Approve and monitor

  blasting operations

  and high-risk activities.
• Assign duties to subordinates such as

  overmen, foremen, safety officers, engineers

  , etc., and monitor their compliance.
• Ensure all statutory personnel are qualified and available on-site as per regulations.
• Foster a

  safety-first culture

  and ensure training of all workers in

  safe work procedures and emergency preparedness

  .
• Ensure the coal mine meets or exceeds its

  production and OB removal targets

  as per the Annual Business Plan.
• Monitor daily performance and adjust operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Report, investigate, and take preventive measures for

  accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences

  .
• Submit reports to

  DGMS and company management

  in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement an effective

  Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

  .
• Ensure regular

  mock drills

  , fire safety audits, and availability of

  first-aid and firefighting equipment

  .
• Ensure proper

  dust suppression, water management, reclamation

  , and

  waste handling

  .
• Implement

  environmental management plans (EMPs)

  as per conditions of environmental clearance.
• Coordinate with:

• Regulatory bodies

  (DGMS, Pollution Control Board, Forest Dept.)

• Corporate management

• Local communities

  and stakeholders (CSR, R&R, etc.)
• Represent the mine during

  inspections, audits, and statutory inquiries

  .
• Drive initiatives for

  cost reduction, productivity improvement, digitalization

  , and adoption of best mining practices.
• Promote

  innovation and training

  to build a more skilled workforce.

Preferred candidate profile

• Applicant should hold a degree in Mining Engineering. preferably with a Post Graduate qualification in Management and have 8-12 years post qualification experience in the coal mining industry.

• With 1st Class & 2nd Class Mine Manager's Certificate