COO – Iron Ore Karnataka, Sesa Goa

COO - Iron Ore Karnataka

• Transformational leadership opportunity
• Location: Chitradurga, Karnataka

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc – Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Vedanta’s Sesa Goa Business caters to the requirements of the Iron & Steel supply chain. We produce Iron Ore, Pig Iron and Coke. It comprises of Iron Ore Goa, Iron Ore Karnataka, Iron Ore Odisha, Value Added Business, Sesa Cement and Sesa Coke - Gujarat & Maharashtra. The Sector has a unique competitive advantage of having operations in 5 States.

Iron Ore Karnataka (IOK) has seen significant growth by tripling its volumes from 2.2 MT to 7.2 MT in the last few years and has a potential to become the largest Iron Ore mining company in the state of Karnataka.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading end-to-end mining operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Safety, Risk & Compliance : Champion a zero-harm culture by enforcing safety protocols, conducting audits, and promoting behavioral safety. Foster positive industrial relations through regular engagement with union members, staff, and workmen.
• VSAP Implementation : Lead the implementation of Vedanta Sustainability Assurance Program (VSAP) standards to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Production & Dispatch : Drive achievement of Run-of-Mine (ROM) production targets and ensure efficient dispatch operations aligned with business goals.
• Operations & Maintenance : Oversee all operational and maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, availability, and optimal performance.
• Leadership in Safety Culture : Demonstrate visual felt leadership and continuously improve safety practices through benchmarking and procedural reviews.
• Continuous Improvement & Asset Optimization : Mentor teams on cost optimization and efficiency projects. Promote a culture of Total Quality Management (TQM) and lead asset optimization initiatives.
• Quality Management : Implement and monitor quality standards to enhance product quality and meet customer expectations.
• Strategic Execution : Act as a key sponsor for operational strategy and ensure timely execution of asset optimization plans at the site.

Qualification & Experience:

B.E./B.Tech in Mining with First Class Mines Manager Certificate with minimum 15 years of relevant experience with sound knowledge of relevant mining legal statute.

What do we offer:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Vedanta offers a truly global work culture. We are proud of our diverse workforce and global best-in-class people practices.

Vedanta is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite applications from all backgrounds to help us achieve our mission. Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.