SK Khetan Group
Website:
skkhetangroup.com
Job details:
Location: Dariba, Rajasthan, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 15–20 Years
Industry: Underground Metal Mining
About the Role
SK Khetan Infra Projects is looking for an experienced and results-driven Deputy Project Head – Underground Mining to lead large-scale mechanized underground mining operations at Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Dariba.
The ideal candidate will be a strong mining professional with proven leadership experience, deep technical expertise in underground metal mining, and the ability to drive safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead end-to-end underground mining operations covering mine development, production, and underground infrastructure.
- Plan and execute project activities to achieve production targets, timelines, quality, and cost objectives.
- Monitor project performance, productivity, resource utilization, and operational KPIs.
Underground Mining Operations
- Drive operational excellence across drilling, blasting, mucking, haulage, and transportation.
- Optimize mining methods, equipment utilization, manpower deployment, and production cycles.
- Implement modern mining technologies and best practices to improve productivity and efficiency.
Safety, Health & Environment
- Establish and reinforce a strong Safety-First culture across all project operations.
- Ensure compliance with DGMS regulations, statutory requirements, and SHE policies.
- Lead safety audits, risk assessments, incident prevention initiatives, and corrective actions.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key point of contact with Hindustan Zinc Limited.
- Build strong relationships with the client, vendors, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure effective communication, issue resolution, and client satisfaction.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team comprising mining engineers, mine managers, supervisors, operators, and support functions.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, productivity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Commercial & Resource Management
- Support project budgeting, cost control, profitability, and commercial performance.
- Manage deployment and utilization of HEMM, underground mining equipment, manpower, and other critical resources.
- Coordinate procurement, maintenance, and resource planning.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and review MIS reports, operational dashboards, project progress reports, forecasts, and performance analyses.
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory, technical, and management documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.E./B.Tech. in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Valid First Class Mines Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) – DGMS is mandatory.
- 15–20 years of progressive experience in mechanized underground metal mining.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership/project management role in large-scale underground mining operations.
- Experience with a leading mining contractor or major underground mining project will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, mine planning, ventilation, strata control, drilling & blasting, production management, and mine safety.
Key Skills
Underground Mining | Mine Development | Production Management | Mine Planning | Mechanized Mining | DGMS Compliance | Safety & SHE | Project Management | HEMM Management | Cost Control | Contract Management | Client Management | Team Leadership | Underground Infrastructure
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