Quarry manager
Code 1322.2
Quarry managers plan, oversee and coordinate quarry operations. They coordinate extraction, processing and transportation and ensure these processes run smoothly and according to health and safety standards. Quarry managers ensure the successful running of the quarry and implement company strategies and guidelines.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
- mining engineering
- mine safety legislation
Skills and competences
- monitor mine costs
- inspect mine safety conditions
- monitor mine production
- develop health and safety strategies in mining
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure mining records are maintained
- manage mining plant equipment
- manage emergency procedures
- manage commercial risks
- identify process improvements
- maintain plans of a mining site
- optimise financial performance
- oversee mine planning activities
- supervise staff
- communicate on minerals issues
Transversal competences
- evaluate mine development projects
- communicate on the environmental impact of mining
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