DGM - Environment

Purpose/Objective

As the Environment Lead of the Environment team for a coal mine, the primary objective is to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship throughout all phases of the mining operation. This role involves developing and implementing environmental management systems, coordinating with regulatory agencies, conducting monitoring activities, and overseeing environmental audits to uphold environmental standards and mitigate risks

Key Responsibilities of Role

"Environmental Compliance Management: *Innovate and deploy an Environment Management System to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and international standards. *Coordinate with regulatory agencies for obtaining necessary authorizations and permits, including Consent to Establish (CTO), Environment Clearance (EC), and Hazardous Waste Authorizations. *Drive pre-project environmental compliance by coordinating forest clearances and securing environment clearance, including Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance if applicable. *Obtain Consent to Establish (CTO) post-clearance to commence construction activities. *Manage hazardous waste authorization and liaise with the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for water use, seepage, and groundwater management. Communication and Coordination: *Strategise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to fulfill environmental compliance requirements and submit necessary reports. *Follow up with various departments, internal staff, and senior management for environmental projects and inspections. *Coordinate with RO& HO CECB, MoEF, CGWA to fulfill the environment compliances and send the reports/MIS. *Coordinate with different departments for site inspection visits by regulatory authorities and close any findings or observations. Audit and Maintenance: *Ensure internal environmental audits on a quarterly basis, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve environmental performance. *Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of company-owned environmental monitoring equipment to maintain data accuracy. *Conduct weekly safety inspection in the mine area, coal washery area, Loading & unloading area and CHP 1 & 2 area including DG sets. Find out the safety observations/Gaps and update in safety gensuite software. *Maintain Environmental expenditure as per approved Budget Plan. Monitoring, Reporting and Analysis: *Conduct air and groundwater quality monitoring at planned locations as per statutory approvals using advanced monitoring equipment. *Implement and comply with environmental regulations specified in EC, CTEs, CTOs, and CGWA NOCs, ensuring timely submission of statutory reports to relevant authorities. *Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, Half-Yearly EC, FC Compliance reports & annual CGWA compliance reports. *Develop monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports with respect to environmental performance and submit them to the Site Head and Head Office. *Submit monthly compliances in Legatrix for documentation and tracking purposes. Implement and Optimize Digital Solutions *Ensure the effective utilization of digital platforms to improve team efficiency and productivity."

Technical Competencies

NR Business Know How,Environment Monitoring,Hazardous Waste Management,Internal Communications,Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Qualifications and Experience

"Education Qualification BE-Chemical/ B.E. Environment / M.Sc. Environment Work Experience 13 – 18 years of relevant experience"