ABOUT THE JOB

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is amongst the world’s top aluminium producers, and India’s largest producer of aluminium, catering to discerning customers in over 60 countries.The company operates the world's largest aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda, Odisha, with a capacity of 1.85 MTPA and an associated 3,615 MW captive power plant, driving innovation and sustainable growth across industries.

Complementing its aluminium operations, Coal Mines business plays a critical role in ensuring fuel security and operational excellence. Through its coal mining operations in Odisha, including Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli, Vedanta adopts advanced mining practices while maintaining a robust focus on safety, sustainability, and community development.

Together, Vedanta's aluminium and coal mining businesses create an integrated value chain that supports India's industrial growth, energy security, and self-reliance in natural resources.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a seasoned professional for the position of Deputy Head - HSE (Coal Mines) to lead and strengthen our Health, Safety & Environment function, driving a culture of zero harm, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable mining practices across our coal mining operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Lead HSE strategy and governance across mining operations, ensuring alignment with company standards, ESG commitments, and Zero Harm objectives.





- Drive critical risk management through effective hazard identification, mitigation, emergency preparedness, and response.

- Strengthen HSE management systems through audits, inspections, certifications, and timely closure of compliance gaps.

- Monitor HSE performance, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.

- Enhance safety culture through leadership engagement, contractor management, workforce competency, and safety awareness initiatives.

- Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable mining, safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Desired Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Safety, Fire & Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline with relevant HSE specialization or additional qualifications in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Fire & Safety, HSE Management, or an equivalent discipline from a recognized institution.

- NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent certifications preferred.

- 12-18 years of HSE experience in mining, metals, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.

- Strong expertise in safety, occupational health, fire management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

- Proven capability in HSE leadership, incident management, audits, and driving safety culture transformation.

📌 Environment, Health and Safety Manager (Raigarh)
🏢 Vedanta Aluminium Metal
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