Description:
Hiring - Chief Operating Officer (Mining)
A rapidly expanding metals & mining group with downstream steel and alumina operations is looking for an experienced leader to head end-to-end bauxite mining operations, scale output reliability, and ensure seamless pit-to-plant flow for multi-industry production needs. The role requires someone who has led large mines in Central/Eastern India and understands regulatory, terrain & community complexities deeply.
Location: Central India Mining Belt
Experience: 15-20+ years in opencast mining | 10+ years senior leadership
Key Expectations:
- Lead multi-pit mining ops, fleet, blasting, haulage & crushing
- Ensure 95%+ dispatch reliability across seasons including monsoons
- Mine planning, grade control, sequencing & ROM stock optimization
- Exposure to DGMS, IBM, forest clearance & compliance frameworks
- Drive cost efficiency, stripping ratio control & fleet productivity
- Manage workforce of 1000+ with strong safety & ESG focus
- Implement digital toolsdrone surveys, telematics, mine planning software
Ideal Profile:
- B.Tech in Mining Engineering (IIT/ISM/NIT preferred)
- Experience with bauxite/coal/iron ore mining in Chhattisgarh/Odisha belts
- Hands-on with drill-blast cycles, bench planning & grade blending
- Proven ability to handle community relations & governance approvals
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can secure resource stability for downstream steel & alumina production, while building resilient and compliant mining operations.
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