Head Mines - BALCO

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminum, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO) has made significant contributions as the first PSU in India’s Aluminum sector Incorporated in 1965 and since then it has been closely associated with the Indian Industrial Growth, in a pivotal role. With smelter capacity of 5.70LTPA, Power generation capacity of 2010MW, Bauxite production capacity of 6.8 MTPA and Coal block capacity of 1 MTPA, BALCO's vision is to be a world class Integrated Aluminum and Power producer generating sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Oversee daily mining operations to ensure safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Implement best practices in mining techniques and equipment usage.
• Facilitated the onboarding and Management of the mine developer and operator (MDO) as a key business partner.
• Demonstrate leadership mining approvals, commencement of Mining operation.
• Ensure that all projects (coal and Bauxite Mines of Balco and Green filed – Barra Coal Project.) are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Ensure that all Management and government approvals need to be on track.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet long-term production goals.
• Align mine operations with corporate objectives and market demands.
• Pre and Post mining strategic formation to achieve Goles aliening with Govt rules and regulation and management needs.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies for seamless project commencement.
• Enable statutory clearances, permits, and mining plan approvals.

Resource Management:

• Optimize the allocation of human, financial, and material resources.
• Ensure efficient utilization of equipment and technologies.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

• Implement and monitor HSE policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Champion HSEs (Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability) initiatives to uphold the highest standers operational integrity.
• Responsible for implementation of Vedanta safety standard & Vedanta Sustainability Assurance Programme (V-SAP).
• Ensuring safety audit observations are compiled to avoid any hazards and accidents.
• Promoting occupational health and safety measures to develop safer and healthier working environment.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all mining activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in mining laws and environmental regulations.

Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage the mine’s budget, controlling costs while maximizing output.
• Analyze financial reports to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Formulated project budgets and implementation strategic aligned with business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Address concerns and ensure transparent communication regarding mining operations.

Forest & Environment Clearance:

• Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act for diversion of forest land.
• Liaise with state and central authorities for timely approvals.
• Oversee EIA/EMP preparation and submission as per MoEF guidelines.
• Coordinate public hearings and statutory compliance for EC approval.

Desired Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or a related field is required. A master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline is preferred.

• First Class Coal Mines Manager’s Certificate granted by DGMS is mandatory.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the mining industry specially from Leadership role.
• Experience in Green filed Coal Mining Project.

What we’ll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards
• Our people policies are globally benchmarked with the best in class-facilities.

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey