Deputy Manager - Mine Operations (VTO)

Deputy Manager - Mine Operations (VTO)

Responsibilities

1. Statutory Training Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the provisions of: 
  • Mines Vocational Training Rules (MVTR), 1966 and subsequent amendments.
  • Coal Mines Regulations (CMR), 2017.
  • DGMS Circulars, Technical Guidelines, and Standards.
  • Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code and applicable Rules.
• Plan, organize, and conduct: 
  • Initial Vocational Training (Basic Training)
  • Refresher Training Programs
  • Special and Need-Based Training Programs
  • Contractor Induction Training
• Ensure that no person is deployed in underground workings without mandatory statutory training certification.
• Coordinate with departmental heads to identify training requirements and ensure timely completion.

2. Training Content Development

• Develop, review, and periodically update vocational training modules in line with: 
  • OSHWC Code and Rules
  • MVTR, 1966 and Amendment Rules, 1999
  • Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
  • DGMS Circulars and Guidance Notes
  • Company Safety Management Systems, SOPs, and Best Practices
• Prepare training materials, presentations, handbooks, competency assessment tools, and safety awareness modules.
• Incorporate lessons learned from incidents, audits, and inspections into training programs.

3. Competency Assessment & Skill Development

• Conduct competency assessments and practical evaluations of trainees.
• Assess effectiveness of training programs through examinations, practical demonstrations, and field observations.
• Recommend corrective actions and retraining requirements where competency gaps are identified.
• Promote continuous learning and safety culture among employees and contractor workmen.

4. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain all statutory training documentation, including: 
  • Vocational Training Registers
  • Attendance Records
  • Training Certificates
  • Assessment Reports
  • Monthly Training Reports
  • Contractor Training Records
  • DGMS Inspection Records
• Ensure proper preservation and availability of records during audits and inspections.
• Generate periodic compliance reports for management review.

5. Inspection, Audit & Regulatory Coordination

• Assist during DGMS inspections, safety audits, and statutory compliance reviews.
• Facilitate submission of training-related information to statutory authorities.
• Track compliance observations and ensure timely closure of action points.
• Support implementation of company safety initiatives and regulatory requirements.

6. Safety Awareness & Improvement Initiatives

• Conduct safety campaigns, toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and special observance programs.
• Promote safe work practices and hazard awareness among employees and contractors.
• Support accident prevention measures through targeted training interventions.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

First Class Manager's Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) for Coal Mines issued by DGMS.

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent qualification recognized for coal mining operations.

Work Experience (Range of years):

Minimum 8 years of experience in Underground Coal Mining Operations.

Experience in conducting statutory vocational training, refresher training, contractor induction training, and competency assessment programs.