Job Description

Role Title:

Mining Engineer/ Mines Supervisor (Stone Mines)

Location:

Near Jamshedpur, Saraikela-Kharsawan District, Jharkhand

Work Type:

Full-time | Site-based | Opencast (Stone/Quarry)

Reporting To:

Owner / Project Head

Role Summary

We are looking for an

experienced Mining Engineer / Mines Supervisor

to lead day-to-day mining operations for our proposed stone mines near Jamshedpur. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to

develop and run an opencast stone mine properly

--development, OB management, benching discipline, equipment utilisation, production planning, and statutory safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Mine Development & Operations

Lead initial

mine development

: approach roads, mine entries, boundary demarcation, pit development sequence. Plan and execute

benching

, face advancement, slope/berm maintenance, and safe working geometry. Manage

OB/topsoil handling

: identification, segregation, dumping yard planning, toe/retaining, and drainage. Ensure

haul road design/maintenance

(gradient, width, turning radius, drainage) for smooth dumper movement. Coordinate drilling/blasting (where applicable), excavation, loading, hauling, and dispatch.

Production & Equipment Utilisation

Drive

optimum utilisation

of excavators, loaders, dumpers/tippers, drill, compressor, and support machinery. Daily planning: shift targets, machine deployment, downtime tracking, fuel/consumption discipline. Improve cycle times, reduce idle hours, and maintain working faces for consistent output. Supervise contractor teams/operators and enforce site discipline.

Safety, Statutory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with relevant statutory provisions (Mines Act + DGMS provisions applicable to opencast mines). Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure PPE and safe operating practices. Maintain statutory registers/logbooks, inspection readiness, and coordinate with inspectors/audits as needed. Implement basic systems: near-miss reporting, daily pre-start checks, safe traffic management inside mine.

Reporting & Documentation

Daily/weekly reporting: production, dispatch, equipment availability, manpower deployment, safety observations. Coordinate measurements, basic survey/stack tracking (or supervise survey support). Support mine planning inputs: bench-wise extraction plan, dumping plan, and basic drawings (AutoCAD if possible).
Must-Have Requirements

Strong prior experience in

stone mines / quarries (opencast)

with real benching + OB handling exposure. Ability to run operations on-ground: crew control, contractor handling, machine productivity, safety discipline. Comfort working in a developing site environment and setting up systems from scratch.
Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience in Jharkhand/nearby belt operations and local contractor ecosystem. Exposure to crusher/dispatch coordination, weighbridge/dispatch controls. Mine planning tools / AutoCAD, basic survey understanding. Strong safety culture and practical "doable" SOP mindset.
Compensation & Facilities

Salary:

As per experience + statutory qualification (open to strong candidates)
Share details to pratikhetamsaria@gmail.com -

Updated CV Current location + notice period Expected salary Summary of stone mine projects handled (bench height, HEMM mix, monthly output, OB method)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?21,000.00 - ?60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person