Mine Electrical Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Mine Electrical Engineer Do?
Mine electrical engineers supervise the procurement, installation and maintenance of mining electrical equipment, using their knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. They organise the replacement and repair of electrical equipment and components.
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Where Do I Start?
Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Mine Electrical Engineer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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2 booksElectricity for Beginners: From Zero to MasterHome Study Course in Practical Electricity -
EssentialElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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EssentialDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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EssentialElectrical Mine Machinery Manuals knowledge
Understand equipment manuals, including schematic drawings and electric circuit diagrams.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Mining Operations skill
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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EssentialManage Emergency Procedures skill
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
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EssentialPrepare Technical Reports skill
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
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EssentialSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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EssentialAdvise On Mine Equipment skill
Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
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EssentialDesign Circuits Using Cad skill
Draught sketches and design electronic circuitry; utilise Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.
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EssentialDevelop Improvements To The Electrical Systems skill
Design, propose and implement modifications to improve electrical systems; focus on sustainability, quality and safety.
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EssentialInstall Electrical Mining Machinery skill
Assemble and disassemble electrical mining machinery. Requires hand and eye coordination and spatial awareness.
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EssentialMaintain Electrical Mine Machinery skill
Inspect and conduct planned maintenance of electrical mining equipment. Conduct routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and machine error messages.
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EssentialProcure Electrical Machinery skill
Procure adequate electrical mining machinery and maintain records.
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Optional Skills (5 of 8 displayed)
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OptionalMining Engineering knowledge
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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OptionalAssess Operating Cost skill
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
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OptionalMonitor Mine Costs skill
Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.
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OptionalMonitor Mine Production skill
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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