Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities / KPI’s
1. Mine Production Supervision

1.1. Ensure daily mining operations (drilling, blasting, loading, hauling) are executed as per plan.

1.2. Prioritize the achievement of daily/weekly/monthly production targets.

2. Workforce Management

2.1. Assign duties to operators and crew; monitor attendance, discipline, and performance.

2.2. Fostering labor utilization efficiency and shift compliance.

3. Equipment Utilization Monitoring

3.1. Supervise the usage and availability of mining equipment to minimize idle time and breakdowns.

4. Safety Enforcement

4.1. Ensuring all operations follow company safety protocols and statutory mine safety regulations.

minimize number of safety violations/incidents per month.

5. Compliance with Drilling & Blasting Procedures

5.1. Oversee blasting operations to ensure safety, correct burden/spacing, and minimal environmental impact.

6. Coordination with Support Teams

6.1. Liaise with maintenance, geology, and dispatch teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.

7. Reporting and Documentation

7.1. Prepare shift logs, incident reports, and daily production summaries for management review, ensuring on-time and error-free report submissions.

8. Training and Skill Development

8.1. Guide and train subordinate staff on equipment handling, safety, and best mining practices, by training team quarterly to reduce operator-related errors.

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge

• A minimum of a diploma in Mining Engineering or a bachelor’s degree, First Aid, and Safety Training certifications.

• Experience in open-pit or surface mining operations is required, along with hands-on experience in production

supervision, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling activities, and managing teams.

• Technical knowledge in mine development, equipment, short-term production planning, pit design, and safety

standards is preferred.

Core Competencies / Skills

• Technical Expertise

• Safety Management

• Leadership and Team Management

• Communication Skills

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

• Planning and Organizational Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Regulatory Knowledge

• Physical Fitness and Stamina

Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits

• High Integrity and Trustworthiness

• Discipline and Vigilance

• Attention to Detail

• Safety-Conscious Attitude

• Reliability and Consistency

• Calm Under Pressure

• Confidentiality

• Team Collaboration

• Accountability

• Commitment to Compliance

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and field-based, with exposure to extreme weather conditions and high-risk zones.

• Physical demands include moderate to high activity, wearing full PPE, and extended working hours.

Interaction and supervision involve regular interaction with drill crew, magazine officer, mine engineers, geologists,

safety officers, and inspectors.

Health and Safety

1.1. Enforce all provisions of the Mines Act, Rules, and Regulations applicable to site operations.

1.2. Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of active work areas, equipment, and haul roads.

1.3. Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, or procedural violations.

1.4. Ensure all personnel strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mining, loading, hauling, and dumping.

1.5. Monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, boots, reflective jackets, gloves, and eyewear.

1.6. Enforce traffic management protocols for heavy equipment and vehicles.

1.7. Ensure that all workers are familiar with the site’s emergency response plan.

1.8. Conduct mock drills for fire, landslide, slope failure, or medical emergencies.

1.9. Maintain accessibility of emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, stretchers, and first-aid kits.

1.1.1. Promptly report and document any accident, injury, near miss, or dangerous occurrence.

1.1.2. Lead or support investigations to identify root causes.

1.1.3. Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and refresher training.

1.1.4. Encourage a safety-first culture by recognizing safe behavior and addressing non-compliance promptly.

1.1.5. Mentor crew members on risk identification and safe operating procedures.

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Environment

1.1. Ensure all mining activities comply with local, national, and international environmental laws and permits.

1.2. Stay updated with relevant guidelines from regulatory bodies such as the Pollution Control Board, Forest &

Environment Department, or DGMS.

1.3. Implement and monitor dust suppression measures, such as water spraying on haul roads and dump areas.

1.4. Ensure vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained to reduce exhaust emissions.

1.5. Monitor ambient air quality as per statutory norms.

1.6. Minimize noise through proper maintenance of equipment and by limiting high-noise activities to daytime hours.

1.7. Ensure drilling and blasting are planned to keep vibration levels within permissible limits, especially near communities

or sensitive zones.

1.8. Preventing contamination of surface and groundwater through proper management of: Mine pit water Siltation ponds

and Drainage systems and sediment control structures

1.9. Ensure safe, environmentally compliant dumping of overburden and waste rock in designated areas.

1.10. Ensure mining is confined within the approved lease area to prevent unauthorized land disturbance.

1.11. Prevent oil, fuel, and chemical spills through proper storage, handling, and disposal.

1.12. Immediately report and mitigate any accidental discharges that may impact soil or water bodies.

1.13. Supervise the proper removal, storage, and reuse of topsoil for reclamation and plantation purposes.