Mine manager
Code 1322.1
Mine managers control, direct, plan and coordinate mining production activities. They have statutory responsibility for safety and are also responsible for environmental impact. They oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and storage of mining plant and equipment. They lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electricity
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
- mining engineering
- mine safety legislation
Skills and competences
- interface with anti-mining lobbyists
- communicate with customers
- monitor mine production
- develop health and safety strategies in mining
- assess operating cost
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure mining records are maintained
- manage mining plant equipment
- manage emergency procedures
- manage commercial risks
- identify process improvements
- optimise financial performance
- forecast organisational risks
- oversee mine planning activities
- supervise staff
- communicate on minerals issues
Transversal competences
- address problems critically
- evaluate mine development projects
- manage staff
- think proactively
- present reports
- deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
- communicate on the environmental impact of mining
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