Chief / Head Approvals (Environment Clearance and Forest Clearance)

Vedanta is a $30bn revenue and $10bn in profit organization and further plans to invest $20bn in 4-5 years’ time in the expansion of their brownfield and some green field capacity of oil & gas, renewable energy, display glass, semiconductor, mining and smelting. Vedanta's Aluminium Business is one of the world's top and India's largest producer of aluminium at 2.3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The company is rapidly scaling its efforts to become a fully integrated, global leader in aluminium production, offering a wide range of high-quality aluminium products. Vedanta’s Bauxite and Coal mines will play a crucial role in this endeavour, strategically poised to be the largest value creators for the aluminium business.

To partner with us in this exciting journey and unlock new values for the business, we are looking for passionate professionals for the position of Chief / Head Approvals (EC & FC) for Mines Aluminium business. This role will be crucial for commencing new mining operations and to achieve the business’ vision.

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Obtaining Environment Clearance (EC) for preparation of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environment Management Plan (EMP).

Obtaining Stage-I and Stage-II Forest Clearance for the mine and issuance of Forest Clearance of Over Land Conveyor Corridor (OLCC) of the project, wherever required.

Coordinating with statutory bodies for obtaining timely Environment & Forest Clearances for coal and bauxite mines.

Collaborating with Land and R&R team for allotment of CA Land.

Facilitate for public hearing / gram sabhas to ensure social license for mines’ operationalization.

Design and execute governance system for monitoring of environmental and other statutory compliances as stipulated in EC & FC approvals.

SUCCESSSFUL APPLICANT :

60% and above through education.

Proven Track record of commencing green field mines.

High quality, result oriented leader with hunger to drive transformational change.

15+ years of relevant experience.

Post-graduate in Geology / Environmental Sciences or graduation in Engineering

What we’ll offer you :

Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards

Globally benchmarked people-policies with the best in class-facilities

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

Women Leaders are encouraged to apply!