AI & New Technology Specialist at Essar Career Site

, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI, Automation, Data Engineering, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Operational Efficiency, Cost Optimization, Safety Improvements, Environmental Compliance, Team Leadership, Benchmarking, Use Case Development

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Key Responsibilities: A. Strategy & Vision Develop and execute the AI & New Technologies roadmap for the entire mining lifecycle. Conduct global benchmarking of smart mining, Industry 4.0 technologies, autonomous equipment, and digital best practices. Identify areas where technology can generate measurable value: cost optimization, safety improvements, operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and workforce reduction. B. Create Transformation Charters for each Business Function Using modern digital and AI technologies the role will develop transformational plans and identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, and time-consuming processes across the mining lifecycle and supporting enterprise functions like exploration, mining, processing & beneficiation, logistics & supply chain, EHS, procurement, finance, etc. Develop and prioritize AI and automation use cases based on business impact, ROI, risk reduction, and operational feasibility. C. Internal AI Platform / Enterprise Knowledge Model. Lead development of a secure internal AI assistant trained on company-owned private data, including: Mine plans, Mineral processing & beneficiation, SOPs, manuals, reports, dashboards, and historical performance data, etc. Enable role-based, explainable AI support for engineers, operators, planners, managers, and leadership. D. Project Delivery & Governance Convert charters into detailed project plans with timelines, ROI, KPIs, and benefits. Manage partnerships with technology vendors, OEMs, research institutes, and startups. Oversee pilot deployments and enterprise-scale rollouts across the mine site. Build a governance model for cybersecurity, data privacy, and OT/IT integration. E. Team Leadership Build and lead a multidisciplinary team (AI, data engineering, automation, robotics). Upskill functional leaders in digital tools and cultivate a culture of innovation. Act as a technology evangelist within the organization. F. Stakeholder Management. Work closely with HODs across Mining, Processing, EHS, Logistics, Projects, and Finance. Collaborate with the Head - Mine Development & Strategy to ensure alignment with long term mine strategy. Present transformation updates to CXOs and global leadership.

Responsibilities

The AI & New Technology Specialist will develop and execute the AI & New Technologies roadmap for the mining lifecycle, focusing on creating transformation charters and identifying automation opportunities. They will lead a multidisciplinary team and manage partnerships to ensure successful project delivery and governance.