Job Title

PF Mines Operations – Geology

Job Purpose

To plan, monitor, and control annual, monthly, and daily mine planning & scheduling to ensure uninterrupted supply of limestone, clay, and laterite of right quality and quantity to meet plant requirements.
The role is responsible for deposit evaluation, reserve estimation, blend optimisation, statutory compliance, and daily royalty management, while implementing prospecting schemes, geological investigations, and ensuring compliance with MCDR 2017 (Rule 55) and other applicable statutory requirements.

Job Context & Major Challenges

Job Context

• Geological variability across limestone, clay, and laterite deposits requiring continuous quality monitoring and dynamic blend planning
• Supporting two operating plants with strict quality parameters
• Balancing production targets, quality constraints, statutory compliance, and long-term resource sustainability

Major Challenges

• Simultaneous control of SO?, Cl, Fe, and LSF due to high lateral and horizontal variation in deposit quality
• Managing statutory timelines, royalty reconciliation, and audits without operational impact
• Ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability while increasing productivity

Key Result Areas

Key Competencies & Skills

• Mine Planning & Geological Modeling
• Quality Management & Blend Optimization
• Statutory Compliance (MCDR, IBM, MoEF)
• Reserve Estimation & Resource Optimization
• Datamine / Geological Software Proficiency
• Safety Leadership & Environmental Management
• Cross?functional Coordination & Communication
• Data Analysis & Regulatory Reporting

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Mining Geology from a recognized university.
• Post?Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Geology / Applied Geology – Preferred.
• Certification or training in Mine Planning / Geostatistics / Geological Software (Datamine, Surpac, etc.) will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Limestone / Cement Grade Raw Material Mines, preferably in a large mechanized captive mine setup.