Survey (Mines) - General Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Survey Operations Management

• Lead and supervise survey teams across all mining sites.
  
• Plan, schedule, and allocate survey work to meet operational requirements.
  
• Ensure the accuracy of pit layouts, haul roads, dump yards, and stockpile measurements.
  
• Conduct volumetric surveys for production reporting and contract billing.
  

2. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure all survey works comply with the

  Mines Act

  ,

  DGMS guidelines

  , and other statutory regulations.
• Prepare and submit statutory plans such as surface plans, underground plans, and annual returns to the

  DGMS

  and other authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date mine plans, boundary pillars, and lease maps as per

  MMDR Act

  .

3. Technical Expertise

• Utilize advanced surveying instruments like

  Total Stations, DGPS, Drone Surveys, and 3D Laser Scanners

  .
• Generate digital terrain models (DTM) and 3D mine plans for planning and monitoring.
  
• Ensure accurate topographical surveys for mine planning, expansion, and reclamation projects.
  

4. Coordination & Reporting

• Work closely with the Mine Planning, Geology, and Production departments.
  
• Prepare survey reports, volume calculations, and deviation analyses for management review.
  
• Advise the management on land acquisition, lease boundaries, and encroachment issues.
  

5. Team & Resource Management

• Recruit, train, and mentor surveyors and assistants.
  
• Implement best practices in survey data management and storage.
  
• Monitor and control survey equipment usage and maintenance.
  

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Education:

  Diploma / Degree in Mining Survey / Civil Engineering or equivalent, with

  Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (DGMS)

  Metal or Coal.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  15–25 years

  in mine surveying, with at least

  5 years in a senior management role

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  Mines Act, DGMS regulations, and statutory mine plans

  .
• Proficiency in survey software (AutoCAD, Surpac, Mine Planning software, GIS tools).
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  
• Experience in managing multi-location survey teams and large-scale mining operations.
  

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of survey data and plans.
  
• Timely submission of statutory reports.
  
• Reduction in survey-related operational delays.
  
• Implementation of advanced survey technologies.
  
• Compliance with DGMS and other legal requirements.