Job Purpose

To ensure the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental compliance across all operations in the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) and Rapid Loading System (RLS). The Safety Head is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs, hazard control protocols, and emergency response plans. This position ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and fosters a safety-first culture to prevent accidents, injuries, and operational hazards, thereby protecting the workforce, the setting, and mining assets.

Job Context & Major Challenges

Job Context

Amelia Coal Mine is located in the Main basin of Singrauli Coalfield, Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh (37 km from Singrauli City). The block has been allotted to THDC India Limited, a Mini Ratna Public Sector Undertaking (Joint Venture of NTPC Limited and Government of Uttar Pradesh). THDC has appointed Amelia Coal Mining Limited as their MDO. In FY2023, ACML has begun Overburden Removal and Coal Production. State of Art Technology utilized in Amelia Coal Mine is combination of shovels and dumpers and Surface Miners. Amelia Coal Mine is currently in the ramp-up phase with Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 5.6 Million Tonnes Per Annum. Scope of the MDO includes Access to Site, Finance, deploy HEMM, Operate and Maintain Mine, excavate and deliver coal; Construction and Maintain of Coal Handling Plant (CHP), infrastructure including Conveyor (Mine to Railway Siding), Railway Siding, Approach and Access Roads; Arrange Power Supply, Undertake Land Acquisition, R&R;, obtain possession of land, procure and renew EC, FC, licenses, permits, etc.

Major Challenges





Some of the major challenges includes achieve and maintain peak coal production and overburden removal, ensure safe operation, maintain coal quality, shifting of Project PDFs, facilitate land acquisition, physical possession of land, implementation of R&R; policy, construction, operation and maintenance of Coal Handling Plant (CHP), Coal Conveyor and Railway Siding, compliance with statutory norms, renewal/ amendment of statutory clearances, undertake progressive mine closure, facilitate smooth operation and comply with the requirements as per terms of contract with THDC, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, etc.

Key Result Areas

KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)

KRA1 Safety Compliance & Audits Ensure adherence to national and local safety regulations, conduct regular safety audits, and identify areas of improvement.

KRA2 Risk Assessment Lead risk assessments and hazard identification processes for all operations within the CHP & RLS, proposing and implementing corrective measures.

KRA3 Incident Investigation Oversee the investigation of accidents and near-miss incidents, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.

KRA4 Training & Awareness Develop and conduct safety training programs for employees and contractors, ensuring awareness of safety policies and procedures.

KRA5 Emergency Preparedness Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills for fire, explosion, and environmental hazards.

KRA6 Data Monitoring & Reporting Analyse safety performance data, prepare reports, and recommend initiatives to improve safety metrics.

📌 Section Head Safety (India)
🏢 Aditya Birla Group
📍 India