Vedanta Group

Head O&M, Mines- FACOR

Vedanta Group Jajpur, Odisha, India

Head O&M, Mines- FACOR


  • Transformational opportunity and a chance to make a difference.
  • Location: Sukhinda Valley, Odisha
  • Role reports to Head of Mines- FACOR and will be a key position in the MIP of FACOR


Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminum, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.


An Exciting Opportunity for a Leader who has the ability to drive growth for the company. As Head Head O&M, Mines the role involves overseeing the efficient and effective functioning of all the Mines and Beneficiation Plant and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to achieve business objectives. The person must continuously monitor operational parameters and make adjustments as necessary to meet performance targets. They are responsible for reviewing and analyzing operational KPIs, comparing them to industry standards, and implementing strategies to achieve superlative performance. The person must also focus on statutory compliances, liaisoning with internal/external stakeholders, asset optimization, process control, and asset integrity to ensure that the Mining operations are efficient and safe.


The Successful Candidate:

  • Strategize to deliver operational targets through enhanced Safety, Productivity, Asset Integrity and Optimal utilization of resources.
  • Plan and co-ordinate mining operations for all Mines to achieve production/mining targets of desired quality and quantity.
  • Monitor & ensure achievement of long-term business plan through optimization of current mining operations, identifying growth opportunities in existing mines or through Greenfield mines acquisitions.
  • Ensure effective compliance to get statutory and regulatory permissions as required and managing internal and external stakeholders for uninterrupted mines operations across mining locations.
  • Ensuring compliance to Health, Safety and Environment parameters, ensuring all Mines operations are performed with safety as utmost priority for existing/ planned /new developments.
  • Ensure implementation of Asset Optimization & Business Excellence, Quality Management System and VSAP frameworks across mines location, through the involvement of people for improving mines performance, safety & quality standards.


Qualification and Knowledge:

  • BE / BTech in Mining with First Class Mines Manager Certification with minimum 15-17 years of experience and exposure in Mine Planning & Development, Operational management, and optimization.
  • Unrestricted First-Class Mines Manager will be preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills with good interpersonal and communication skills able to engage with internal and external stakeholders.


What we’ll offer you:


Best in class remuneration – differentiated rewards for performance & delivery

As an equal opportunity employer, Vedanta offers a truly global work culture. Women leaders are invited to apply.


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

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering
  • Industries

    Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Mining, and Oil, Gas, and Mining

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