Location: Dariba, Rajasthan

Company: SK Khetan Infra Projects — one of India's leading underground mining contractors, executing large-scale mechanized underground mining projects across the country.

About the Role

SK Khetan Infra Projects is hiring a senior mining leader to head operations, as Deputy Project Head, on our flagship Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) underground mine at Dariba — one of India's largest mechanized underground metal mining operations. This is a chance to run full-scale UG operations at a marquee HZL/Vedanta site, with direct P&L;, client, and statutory ownership.

You'll report into the Project Head and effectively run day-to-day operations, production, and client relationship management for the project.

What You'll Do

- Lead underground mine development and production operations end-to-end
- Own production, safety, quality, and cost targets
- Drive drilling, blasting, loading, haulage, and development activities
- Lead mine planning, resource allocation, and equipment utilization
- Ensure DGMS, statutory, and HSE compliance
- Own the client relationship with Hindustan Zinc Limited




- Lead multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams
- Own project profitability, KPIs, budgeting, and productivity
- Review MIS, operational reports, and performance dashboards

Who We're Looking For

- Currently working as a Mine Manager, Senior Mine Manager, Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Mining Head, or Underground Operations Head, with:
- 15–20 years in Underground Metal Mining, including mechanized UG operations
- First Class Mines Manager Certificate (DGMS), Unrestricted — mandatory
- B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering
- Experience at HZL, HCL, Vedanta, or a major underground mining contractor (preferred)
- Exposure to contract mining / MDO projects (preferred)

Why This Role

- Lead operations on one of India's premier mechanized underground mining projects
- Direct exposure to advanced UG mining technology and large-scale mechanization
- High ownership — real P&L; and client accountability, not just execution
- Fast-growing contractor with a explicit path to Project Head roles

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