Second Class Mines Manager

Second class mines manager - Mineral Silliamanite

Job Title: Mines Manager (Second Class)
Department: Mining Operations
Reports to: Agent, Mine Owner, or General Manager (Mines)
Location: Mine site, Assam

Job Purpose: Take overall charge, control, management and direction of the mine as the statutory Manager. The aim is safe, efficient and compliant mining within the limits allowed by the Second Class Manager's Certificate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the statutory Manager and ensure compliance with the Mines Act, CMR 2017 or MMR 1961, the Mines Rules, and DGMS circulars.
2. Prepare, implement and review the Safety Management Plan, risk assessments and Standing Orders.
3. Plan and supervise daily mining operations to meet production and dispatch targets.
4. Ensure mining follows the approved mine plan, mining plan and statutory plans and sections.
5. Appoint, supervise and assess competent persons such as overmen, mining mates, foremen and blasters.
6. Ensure safe storage, handling and use of explosives and proper blasting practices.
7. Oversee strata control, slope stability, ventilation and dust suppression as applicable.
8. Coordinate maintenance of HEMM, machinery and electrical installations with the relevant engineers.
9. Conduct regular mine inspections, record findings and get unsafe conditions corrected.
10. Maintain statutory registers and records, and submit notices, returns and accident reports to DGMS on time.
11. Organize vocational training, refresher courses, first-aid arrangements and mock emergency drills.
12. Investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences, and implement corrective actions.
13. Ensure compliance with environmental clearance, consent conditions and the reclamation plan.
14. Control operating costs, including diesel, explosives, power and manpower.

15. Manage contractors, worker welfare, discipline and grievance handling.
16. Liaise with DGMS, the state mining or geology department, IBM and pollution control
boards.

Qualifications

Education: Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering.
Certificate: A valid Second Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency from DGMS, either for coal or for metalliferous mines as required.
Experience: Typically 38 years in mining operations, including supervisory roles.
Other certificates: A valid first-aid certificate. A gas testing certificate for coal mines, if applicable.

Skills and Competencies

Strong knowledge of mining legislation and DGMS requirements.
Mine planning, surveying and the ability to read plans.
Knowledge of drilling and blasting, HEMM operations and safety systems.
Leadership, team management and decision-making under pressure.
Report writing and record keeping. Basic computer skills, such as MS Office and mine planning software.