Key Responsibilities

Preparing drilling & blasting plan in advance to achieve the budgeted target of production volume in line with Annual Business Plan. Designing the drilling & blasting pattern looking into the geo-mechanical properties of the ore body Minimizing the blasting frequency to avoid idle crawling hour of the equipment’s during blasting time Conducting blast vibration study from the recognized institutes and implementing the recommendations to optimize the blasting efficiency. Studying, analyzing and implementing advance blasting technologies for optimum utilization of explosive energy  Prepare, monitor and update production data associated with drilling and blasting activities. Review Q/A data, Excavation reports and blast outputs to determine areas of further improvement to minimize the drill and blast cost Create a chart of critical inventories of drill machines and deciding the min max inventory level at the site store Preparing KPI’s of drilling & blasting activities Development of detailed safe work procedure Giving on time information to obtain the approvals/permissions from the PESO office. Actively seeking opportunities to improve overall performance in all aspect Abiding all site specific rules and procedures as per Explosive Rules Behavioral Skills Excellent leadership and team management abilities Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills Adaptability and resilience in challenging work environments Commitment to safety, ethics, and environmental stewardship Technical Skills Expert knowledge of drilling and blasting techniques, tools, and technologies Proficiency in using specialized software for blast design and analysis Thorough understanding of geology, rock mechanics, and explosives properties Experience with project management and scheduling software Familiarity with relevant mining regulations and industry standards Non-Negotiable Skills Expert knowledge of drilling and blasting techniques, tools, and technologies Proven track record of successful project management in mining operations Commitment to safety, ethics, and environmental stewardship Experience Minimum 5-9 years of experience in the mining industry Demonstrated expertise in drilling and blasting operations Proven track record of successful project management in mining operations Education Qualification Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field Master's degree in Mining Engineering (preferred)