29 July 2014
Opportunities with the World's Largest Zinc Mine
Stealth Recruitment has partnered exclusively
with Hindustan Zinc (HZL) to assist with a major operational ramp
up of their Rampura Agucha mine.
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Senior Resource Geologist - U/G, Datamine, base
metals & resource estimation whiz required
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Head of Exploration - Base metals guru required
with significant management experience.
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Head of Survey - U/G and open pit
focus
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Senior U/G Geotechnical Engineer &
U/G Geotechnical Engineer
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Ventilation Engineer
Rampura Agucha mine is the world's largest zinc
mine. It has an ore production capacity of 6.15 million MT
per annum, with best-in-class zinc-lead reserves grade of 15.4%. It
produced 743,000 MT of mined metal during the year including
677,000 MT of contained zinc and 66,000 MT of contained lead.
Reserves and resources of Rampura Agucha Mine as on 31st March 2013
are 109.8 million MT.
Rampura Agucha is currently operating through the open-cast
route and have recently developed the new underground mine.
Underground mining is planned beyond the ultimate open pit depth of
372 m from the surface, and the initial ore extraction will be from
declines. As a part of their expansion programme, they will bolster
the underground mine to an ore production capacity of 3.75 million
MT per annum, which will involve sinking of a 950 meter hoisting
shaft.
Rampura Agucha is stratiform, sediment-hosted, high
grade zinc & lead deposits. The ore body is massive
and lens shaped. Ore grade is consistent and is not deteriorating
as you move down. The mine is equipped with the world-class
infrastructural facilities including the latest generation slope
monitoring radar system; truck dispatch system; simulators to
enhance the operator's skill.
Vedanta Resources plc is a LSE listed FTSE 100
Company operating across the following core business
sectors: Zinc, Copper, Aluminium, Iron Ore, Lead, Silver, Power and
Oil & Gas, with operations located in geographies spanning
India, Australia, UAE, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia and
Ireland.
Over the past 5 years the group has displayed exemplary appetite
for organic and inorganic growth - with an industry leading organic
growth program of USD 20 billion nearing completion.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), an operating
company of Vedanta in Zinc, Lead and Silver business, is India's
only and the World's Largest Integrated Producer ofZinc. With over
one million tonne of metal production capacity, HZL also governs
about 85% share in the growing Indian zinc market. The company
produces 474 MW of captive thermal power and about 275 MW of wind
power, as part of its green initiative.
Hindustan Zinc has been ranked amongst the Top
25 Best Employers in Asia and #2 in India by Hewitt Associates and
is an equal opportunity employer.
- Senior Resource Geologist - U/G,
Datamine, base metals & resource estimation whiz required
- Head of Exploration - Base metals guru
required with significant management experience.
- Head of Survey - U/G and open pit
focus
- Senior U/G Geotechnical Engineer &
U/G Geotechnical Engineer
- Ventilation Engineer
Role specifics, including position description can be obtained
on request.
Vedanta offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies,
trendsetting best practices and opportunities to partake in the
ambitious growth plans set forth by the Group. Interested and
deserving candidates will find a career in Vedanta fulfilling their
expectations of rewards, career goals and aspirations.
For all of the positions, candidates with exposure to Global
Practices will have an added advantage. Candidates with higher
experience may also be considered for higher roles. All positions
are based in Rajasthan. HZL are committed to a zero harm working
environment that encourages outstanding performance and team work.
Compensation will not be a constraint for the right candidates.
Rampura Agucha is located 230 kms north of Udaipur, in the State
of Rajasthan in India. Successful candidates will have the choice
of living in country or accept a negotiable 7/3 weeks FIFO roster
back to point of hire with negotiable USD on offer.
Candidates fulfilling the criteria and with fire in the belly to
excel, experience a new environment and new culture may express
their interest by applying directly to Michael McShane (BSc
Geol, MAusIMM, MAIG) at michael@stealthrecruit.com.au
I have visited the operations/region several times and am armed
with many photos and information relating to the working and living
conditions you'll expect. You'd be very surprised! It's impressive!
Interested?
Call or email me for more information on +61 7
39100011.