Mines Manager – Class II (Statutory)

Location: Wani, Yavatmal, Maharashtra (2 mine locations – candidate may be based at one, with periodic visits to the other, or one Manager per mine depending on lease size)

Purpose of Role

Overall statutory in-charge of the mine as defined under the Mines Act, 1952 and Mines Rules, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient extraction operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Hold statutory charge of the mine as Manager under a valid Mines Manager Certificate of Competency – Class II, issued by DGMS.
- Ensure compliance with the Mines Act 1952, Mines Rules 1955, Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR) 1961, and all applicable environmental/forest clearances.
- Prepare and implement systematic mining plans, benching, and slope stability measures in coordination with the Geologist and approved mining plan/scheme.
- Supervise Foremen, Mining Mates, and Blasters; ensure daily production and safety targets are met.
- Maintain statutory registers, returns, and reports (Form 12, accident registers, inspection reports, DGMS correspondence).
- Liaise with DGMS, DMG (Directorate of Geology & Mining), Forest & Environment departments, and other regulatory authorities.
- Investigate accidents/near-misses and implement corrective/preventive action.




- Ensure explosive magazine management and blasting operations are conducted per statutory norms.
- Review and approve monthly/annual mining plans, dispatch, and reconciliation with the DPR/MIS team.
- Ensure environmental compliance (dust suppression, water management, mine closure plan progress).

Qualifications & Statutory Requirements

- Valid First Class or Second Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines) issued by DGMS.
- B.Tech/B.E. in Mining Engineering preferred (not mandatory if certificate held with requisite experience).
- Minimum 8–10 years of mining experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/statutory capacity.
- Sound knowledge of Mines Act, MMR, Explosives Rules, and Environmental regulations.

Skills

- Strong leadership and crisis-management ability.
- Working knowledge of mine planning software (SURPAC/Minesched preferred) is a plus.
- Good liaison and documentation skills for regulatory interface.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Perks

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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