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About this role
A Mines Head / Project Head / Site Head (Open Cast Coal Mine) leads all operations, strategic planning, statutory compliance, and team management for open-cast coal extraction projects.
Core Responsibilities
Mine Planning & Operations: Design and execute short- and long-term strategic mine plans, dump management, and heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) deployment to maximize coal production and operational efficiency.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to norms set by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), IBM, and State Pollution Control Boards.
Clearances & Land Acquisition: Manage Forest Clearances, Environmental Clearances (EC), Consent to Establish/Operate, and local rehabilitation/resettlement (R&R) or land acquisition work.
Safety & Quality Management: Drive zero-accident safety cultures, conduct regular audits/mock drills, and oversee grade control, coal blending, and quality management.
Stakeholder & Liaison Management: Coordinate with government departments, local authorities, contractors, transport agencies, and community CSR stakeholders.
Budgeting & Reporting: Oversee monthly operating budgets, fuel consumption, machinery utilization, and daily/annual KPI reporting.
Required skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mining Engineering. Experience: 15 to 22+ years of total experience in the coal mining industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or site head role. Prior greenfield project exposure is often preferred. Certifications: First Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (as per statutory guidelines where applicable). Key Skills: Deep knowledge of open-cast mining engineering, rock mechanics, statutory mining laws, contract negotiation, and modern digital/automation mindsets in mining.
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40 L–50 Lper year
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Sign in Create candidate account ← Back to all jobsExperience10–15 yrs
Work modeOn-site
Location SINGRAULI, UTTARPRADESH
QualificationB.Tech — electrical, B.Tech — mechanical
TAT15 days
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