Mining Shift In-Charge (Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand)

Job Title

Mining Shift In-Charge

Department

Operation

Location

ODISHA , WEST BENGAL , JHARKHAND

Job Responsibilities

· Assist the Project Manager in achieving coal production and OB removal targets while ensuring safe and efficient utilization of available resources.

· Ensure compliance with production and dispatch commitments for both quantity and quality of coal through optimal deployment of machines, equipment, manpower, and other resources.

· Coordinate with Auto-Electrical, Electrical, Mechanical, Excavation, and Blasting departments to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient mining operations.

· Maintain prescribed logbooks, records, and operational reports, monitor key operational indicators and efficiency measures, and highlight significant observations to the Project/Production Manager.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory acts, rules, regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Code of Practice applicable to the mine.

· Conduct safety talks at the beginning of each shift, covering unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses, and other relevant safety concerns.

· Monitor mine safety and traffic discipline, including tipper/dumper loading stability, prevention of overloading, adherence to designated routes, and compliance with prescribed traffic rules.

· Prevent unauthorized entry of outsiders or vehicles into the mine and ensure geo-fence boundaries are maintained, with violations reported and addressed promptly.

· Ensure personnel found under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances are removed from the mine, attendance is appropriately recorded, and the matter is reported to the Project Manager.

· Immediately report accidents, incidents, near misses, security concerns, and other untoward occurrences during the shift to the appropriate higher authorities.

· Ensure appropriate security measures are taken for coal-loaded tippers/dumpers that break down while en route to their destination.

• Monitor haul road conditions, equipment breakdowns, and other mine safety concerns and ensure timely corrective action. Take immediate decision & action during weather-related issues and other emergencies as well.
  

· Ensure appropriate firefighting arrangements, dust suppression, illumination, and other environmental and workplace safety measures are maintained at the site.

· To coordinate with the control room to Prevent unsafe distractions, including unauthorized use of mobile phones by workmen during operational activities, and promote safe work practices.

· Ensure effective shift handover by providing the reliever with complete information regarding operational status, equipment breakdowns, safety concerns, pending activities, and other critical matters.

· Remain at the workplace until properly relieved by the designated successor.

· Ensure proper understanding and implementation of the required Mining Operation and transportation facilitation applications, including its functionality, benefits, and applicable SOPs, and ensure compliance with prescribed processes.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager or superiors in support of safe, efficient, and productive mining operations.

Job Specifications

Preferred Industry: Mining (Open Cast Coal Mining)

Educational Qualification: Diploma / B.Tech – Mine Engineering + 2nd Class (R-CMR),

Experience: Minimum 3 years & above.

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