Mines Manager Sijimali Bauxite Mines

Role – Mines Manager – Metal Mine (Bauxite), Sijimali Bauxite Mine, Odisha Grade - M3 Qualification, Experience & Desired Skills: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering with First Class Manager's Certificate of Competency (Metal) 12-15 years of experience in mechanized open-cast metal mining operations. Exposure to bauxite mining operations, mine planning, statutory compliance, safety management, and contractor management. Strong leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management, and operational excellence capabilities. Key Responsibilities 1. Mining Operations & Products This is Statutory Mine’s Manager position and incumbent is expected to deliver duties of mine’s manger as defined in Statue. Plan, direct, and supervise all mining activities to achieve production, quality, and development targets. Ensure efficient excavation, loading, hauling, crushing, ore dispatch, mine development, bench formation, haul road maintenance, Dump management and drainage management. Optimize utilization of mining equipment, manpower, and resources to maximize productivity and operational efficiency. 2. Safety, Statutory & Environmental Compliance Ensure compliance with the Mines Act, Rules MMR-1961, DGMS regulations, Environmental Clearance (EC), Forest Clearance (FC), CTO conditions, and Vedanta safety standards (VSAP). Implement and monitor Safety Management Plans (SMP), HIRA, JSA, emergency preparedness, and risk control measures. Lead safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions to promote a Zero Harm culture. Monitor environmental management initiatives including waste management, dust suppression, water conservation, mine reclamation, and progressive mine closure activities. 3. People & Contractor Management Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of mining professionals, supervisors, operators, and contractors. Drive workforce productivity, competency development, and performance management. Ensure contractor compliance with safety, statutory, and operational requirements. 4. Planning, Cost Control & Stakeholder Management Prepare and monitor annual, monthly, and weekly production plans and budgets. Control mining costs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance. Coordinate with geology, mechanical, electrical, and commercial teams for smooth mine operations. Liaise with DGMS, IBM, State Mining Department, Pollution Control Board, local administration, and community stakeholders.