Mines Manager

Job Title: Mines Manager – Minor Minerals

Location: West Bengal, India
Industry: Mining / Minerals / Natural Resources
Department: Mining Operations
Reporting To: Project Head / Senior Mining Engineer

Job Purpose:

To oversee and manage day-to-day operations of a minor mineral mine (e.g., sand, gravel, stone aggregates, etc.) in compliance with The West Bengal Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2016, Mines Act, 1952, and other relevant laws, ensuring safety, environmental sustainability, production efficiency, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities =>

• Operations & Production
• Plan and supervise daily extraction and dispatch of minor minerals.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources including manpower and equipment.
• Implement short-term and long-term mining plans.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure compliance with The West Bengal Minor Minerals Concession Rules, MCDR, and Mines Act.
• Maintain statutory registers and records (e.g., production, transport challans, royalty payments).
• Liaise with the Department of Mines & Geology, Forest Department, and Pollution Control Board.
• Safety & Environment
• Enforce safety measures as per DGMS (Directorate General of Mines Safety) norms.
• Conduct regular safety drills, risk assessments, and hazard management.
• Ensure environmental protection measures, including proper overburden management and reclamation.
• Manpower Management
• Supervise mine workers and machine operators.
• Train staff in safe mining practices.
• Manage labour disputes and local community relations where applicable.
• Equipment & Maintenance
• Monitor and manage the use of mining equipment like excavators, dumpers, and crushers.
• Schedule regular maintenance to minimize breakdowns.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering (preferred).
• Valid Mines Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Second Class or higher) under Mines Act, if applicable.
• Certification in Blasting Operations (optional but preferred).
• Experience:
• Minimum 3–7 years in managing or supervising minor mineral mining operations.
• Experience in West Bengal’s mining sector is a strong advantage.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of local mining laws.
• Leadership and people management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, GIS software (optional), and mining documentation tools.

Salary: As per existing industry standards.

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in rural or remote mine sites within West Bengal.
• Local language proficiency (Bengali) is preferred, functional proficiency in Hindi as well as independent communication skills in English will be required .
• Familiarity with e-transit pass and royalty payment systems (WBMDTCL online portal pertaining to Govt. Of West Bengal ).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025