Quarry Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers

Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.

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The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.

Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.

Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance.

React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.

Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

Communicate on minerals issues with contractors, politicians and public officials.

Prepare talks, lectures, consultations with stakeholders and public hearings on environmental issues related to mining.

Develop strategies and procedures to manage health and safety in mining. Make sure procedures conform with national law as a minimum.

Ensure production, environmental and technical reporting and recording requirements are met, in order to analyse productivity and to comply with statutory requirements.

Evaluate mining methods and procedures, including waste management, life-of-mine plans, production timelines and funds expenditures.

Inspect mining areas to ensure safe working conditions and equipment.

Prepare and maintain surface and underground plans and blueprints of a mining site; carry out surveys and perform risk assessment of potential mining sites.

Analyse and evaluate commercial risks and develop suitable strategies to resolve these risks.

Oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and storage of mining plant equipment.

Direct and coordinate the organisation's financial operations and budget activities, in order to optimise financial performance.

Direct, control and examine mine planning and surveying staff and activities.

The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business …

Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.

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Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.

Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.

Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

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 …

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.

Analyse the operations and actions of a company in order to assess their repercussions, possible risks for the company, and to develop suitable strategies to address these.

Ability to interact effectively with other people.

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.

Provide advice of the impact of geological factors on the development of mineral production. Take into account factors such as cost, safety, and characteristics of deposits.

Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.

Establish relationships with commercial managers, geologists and petroleum engineers.

Organise mine safety training sessions for workers, supervisors and management.

Coach junior and graduate mining engineers.