Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all coal processing activities across the JIG, HMC1 & 2 plants.
• Develop and implement production strategies, operating plans, and processing targets in alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee plant performance, product quality, and throughput to ensure coal specifications and offtake requirements are consistently met.
• Lead and manage the Head of JIG & HMC1&2 Operations and all shift supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Coordinate with the Production Control, Maintenance and departments to optimize processing operations.
• Ensure all processing activities comply with applicable HSE regulations, environmental permits, and company standards.
• Oversee plant maintenance planning in coordination with the Maintenance & Material Manager to minimize downtime and maximize plant availability.
• Manage the processing department budget, including cost control, resource allocation, and capital expenditure planning.
• Lead the development of operating procedures, work instructions, and process control standards for all processing plants.
• Prepare and present processing performance reports, KPI dashboards, and management briefings to the DMD O&M.
• Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the Processing Department.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in coal or mineral processing operations.
• Strong knowledge of coal quality management, yield optimization, and plant process control.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Sound knowledge of HSE regulations applicable to processing plant environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote site environment and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Key Competencies

• Processing plant leadership and management
• JIG and HMC operational expertise
• Production optimization and quality management
• HSE compliance and risk management
• Budget management and cost control
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement