About the role
Balasore Alloys Limited is looking for experienced professionals for its Mining Operations team for the safe and efficient operation, handling, and deployment of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM).
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe equipment operation, productivity, equipment care, and compliance with applicable mining safety standards and company procedures.
Key responsibilities
- - Operate assigned HEMM equipment safely and efficiently as per SOPs.
- - Perform pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
- - Operate equipment for excavation, loading, hauling, transportation, and material handling.
- - Coordinate with Mining Supervisors and other operators for smooth mining operations.
- - Monitor equipment performance and immediately report defects or abnormalities.
- - Follow mine safety procedures, PPE requirements, traffic rules, and statutory requirements.
- - Maintain daily equipment operation and production records.
- - Support preventive maintenance and equipment inspection activities.
- - Ensure proper handling, parking, shutdown, and safe storage of equipment.
- - Minimize equipment downtime through proper operation and timely reporting of issues.
- - Maintain workplace housekeeping and comply with 5S requirements.
- - Support the mining team in achieving production and productivity targets while maintaining safety standards.
Qualifications and experience
- - 3–8 years of relevant experience in mining, quarrying, earthwork, or HEMM operations.
- - Good knowledge of HEMM operating procedures and equipment safety.
- - Ability to work in a mining environment and rotational shifts.
- - Strong understanding of workplace and mine safety practices.
- - Ability to coordinate effectively with supervisors, maintenance teams, and fellow operators.
- - Willingness to work at mining locations and in shift-based operations.
Preferred, not essential
- HEMM Equipment
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- - Excavator
- - Wheel Loader
- - Dumper / Tipper
- - Dozer
- - Motor Grader
- - Drill Machine
- - Backhoe Loader
- - Other Heavy Earth Moving Machinery
Skills we look for
- HEMM Operations
- Mining Operations
- Excavator
- Dumper
- Loader
- Dozer
- Heavy Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Mine Safety
- Open-Cast Mining
- Material Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Production Operations