Blasting Officer - Coal Mining

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies with a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio. The Blasting Officer role oversees and coordinates all aspects of designing, planning, and executing drilling and blasting operations within the mine.

Key duties include conducting daily toolbox talks, planning and executing drilling and blasting activities as per company SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and guiding shift incharge for safe and productive operations. The role also involves coordinating with colliery engineers and ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules and record-keeping requirements.

Develop and implement drilling patterns and blasting patterns for efficient coal seam removal while managing the cost of blasting operations through selection of cost-effective materials. Ensure all explosives are stored securely in designated compliant facilities and maintain accurate records of explosives inventory including quantities received, used, and remaining.

Obtain necessary permits and approvals for blasting activities while submitting periodic reports to DGMS including monthly returns, vibration studies, and load sheets. Enforce safety guidelines, environmental regulations, and mine closure requirements through periodic mine rounds and compliance checks.