Ventilation Officer - Growth Projects

About Vedanta and FACOR

Vedanta Group is a dynamic organization with revenues of $30 billion and profits of $10 billion, planning an additional $20 billion investment to expand brownfield and greenfield projects across diverse sectors such as Semiconductor, Display Glass, Oil-Gas, Zinc-Silver-Lead, Aluminium, Iron-Ore, Steel, Ferroalloys, and Power. The company is a significant contributor to India’s GDP and employs around 100,000 skilled professionals.

FACOR, a Vedanta Limited unit, stands as a premier Indian producer and exporter of Ferro Chrome, crucial for stainless and specialty steel production. It operates an integrated facility with a 150 KTPA Ferro-Chrome capacity, 1.65 MTPA ROM production, six mines, and a 100 MW power plant, aiming for a 4X expansion in Ferro Chrome production through both open cast and underground mining.

Role Overview

The Ventilation Officer will be instrumental in planning and executing ventilation strategies for the underground metal mines, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement ventilation schemes that comply with regulatory standards and enhance air quality in the underground mining environment.
• Continuously monitor air quality for gases and dust levels adhering to Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) guidelines, regulate airflow at mining faces to meet statutory requirements.
• Oversee shaft resizing activities and lead the installation and commissioning of mechanical ventilation equipment in underground settings.
• Manage maintenance schedules and performance logging of main ventilation fans; develop operational procedures for fan usage in the mine.
• Create and enforce emergency protocols relating to ventilation incidents underground.
• Ensure strict adherence to mining safety laws and ventilation norms as mandated by DGMS.
• Identify and implement enhancement opportunities to optimize ventilation systems and operational practices.
• Conduct training for mine personnel including workers, engineers, supervisors, focusing on ventilation systems, safety SOPs, and fostering a healthy work environment.

Requirements and Skills

• 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience as a ventilation officer in underground metal mining operations.
• B.Tech degree in Mining Engineering with first-class or Second Class Mine Manager Competency Certificate for Metal Underground Mines.
• Proficient in ventilation-related technology tools like AUTOCAD and VENTSIM.

Additional Information

Vedanta values diversity and inclusiveness and invites applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities, a transformational mindset, strong business understanding, and the capability to implement impactful changes.

Location: Jajpur, Odisha, India