Job Description

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Job Summary:
Responsible for end-to-end management of opencast coal mining operations, with a specialized focus on finalizing technical
contracts and ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective coal production in line with statutory guidelines set by Indian
regulatory bodies (DGMS, CCO, etc.).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management:
? Draft & lead the evaluation, negotiation, and finalization of all technical contracts related to open cast coal mining
(e.g., overburden removal, drilling & blasting, coal extraction, transport & logistics, Equipment leasing and
maintenance etc.).
? Coordinate with legal, procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure contracts are commercially viable and
technically sound.
? Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and production targets.
? Prepare scope of work (SOW), tender documents, and technical bid evaluations.
? Manage amendments, renewals, and dispute resolutions related to mining contracts.
? Ensure contracts comply with Indian Mines Act, CMR 2017, and applicable procurement norms
2. Coal Production Management:
? Plan, direct, and control coal production activities to meet daily, monthly, and annual targets in opencast coal mines.
? Achieve daily, monthly, and annual coal production and OB removal targets.
? Optimize use of HEMM (e.g., shovels, dumpers, dozers) to maximize equipment availability and productivity.
? Optimize mine design, sequence, and scheduling to ensure efficient extraction of coal.
? Monitor production KPIs and implement improvements in drilling, blasting, hauling, and loading operations.
? Ensure effective stockpile management and coordination with logistics for seamless dispatch.
? Supervise mine planning, short-term and long-term scheduling, and bench design in collaboration with planning
engineers.
? Maintain coal quality as per linkage agreements or customer specifications (GCV, ash content).
3. Compliance & Safety:
? Ensure full compliance with DGMS regulations (e.g., safety inspections, statutory returns) & Coal Controller
Organisation (CCO) reporting
? Ensure mine safety standards are implemented and monitored effectively.
? Facilitate timely inspections, audits, and report submissions to statutory bodies.
? Lead safety meetings and promote a zero-incident culture on site.
? Prepare and submit mandatory reports to regulatory authorities.
4. Team & Stakeholder Management:
? Lead a team of mining engineers, supervisors, and operators to execute daily operations.
? Liaise with government authorities, vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
? Provide training and mentorship to junior staff on contract management and production techniques.
5. Cost & Resource Optimization:
? Monitor and control operational costs; identify areas for cost-saving and efficiency.
? Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and consumables.
? Implement technology-driven solutions (e.g., Mine Planning Software, Fleet Management Systems) to improve
productivity.Job Summary:
Responsible for end-to-end management of opencast coal mining operations, with a specialized focus on finalizing technical
contracts and ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective coal production in line with statutory guidelines set by Indian
regulatory bodies (DGMS, CCO, etc.).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management:
? Draft & lead the evaluation, negotiation, and finalization of all technical contracts related to open cast coal mining
(e.g., overburden removal, drilling & blasting, coal extraction, transport & logistics, Equipment leasing and
maintenance etc.).
? Coordinate with legal, procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure contracts are commercially viable and
technically sound.
? Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and production targets.
? Prepare scope of work (SOW), tender documents, and technical bid evaluations.
? Manage amendments, renewals, and dispute resolutions related to mining contracts.
? Ensure contracts comply with Indian Mines Act, CMR 2017, and applicable procurement norms
2. Coal Production Management:
? Plan, direct, and control coal production activities to meet daily, monthly, and annual targets in opencast coal mines.
? Achieve daily, monthly, and annual coal production and OB removal targets.
? Optimize use of HEMM (e.g., shovels, dumpers, dozers) to maximize equipment availability and productivity.
? Optimize mine design, sequence, and scheduling to ensure efficient extraction of coal.
? Monitor production KPIs and implement improvements in drilling, blasting, hauling, and loading operations.
? Ensure effective stockpile management and coordination with logistics for seamless dispatch.
? Supervise mine planning, short-term and long-term scheduling, and bench design in collaboration with planning
engineers.
? Maintain coal quality as per linkage agreements or customer specifications (GCV, ash content).
3. Compliance & Safety:
? Ensure full compliance with DGMS regulations (e.g., safety inspections, statutory returns) & Coal Controller
Organisation (CCO) reporting
? Ensure mine safety standards are implemented and monitored effectively.
? Facilitate timely inspections, audits, and report submissions to statutory bodies.
? Lead safety meetings and promote a zero-incident culture on site.
? Prepare and submit mandatory reports to regulatory authorities.
4. Team & Stakeholder Management:
? Lead a team of mining engineers, supervisors, and operators to execute daily operations.
? Liaise with government authorities, vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
? Provide training and mentorship to junior staff on contract management and production techniques.
5. Cost & Resource Optimization:
? Monitor and control operational costs; identify areas for cost-saving and efficiency.
? Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and consumables.
? Implement technology-driven solutions (e.g., Mine Planning Software, Fleet Management Systems) to improve
productivity.

Skills Required