quarry engineer

Code 2146.11

The quarry / mining engineer (ingeniera de minas (entrada curada cercana en canteras)) applies mining engineering to operations: design, blasting, stability and productivity—here with a quarry focus. Use this Job Dictionary profile to bridge «mining engineer» search to an existing indexable sheet.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • geology
  • impact of geological factors on mining operations
  • mining engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • mine safety legislation
  • mechanics

Skills and competences

  • procure mechanical machinery
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • maintain records of mining operations
  • prepare scientific reports
  • carry out geological explorations
  • write technical reports

Transversal competences

  • advise on mine development
  • advise on geology for mineral extraction
  • advise on mine production

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What to assess for this role

Assess design rigour, blast/geotech safety and work with operations.

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What does a mining engineer do?
Designs and optimises extraction, coordinates with geology and operations and upholds geotech and blast safety.
Why does this sheet mention quarries?
It is the closest curated MAPHA/ESCO occupation for indexing the profile; mining-engineering work generalises with judgment.
What to assess when hiring?
Real projects, method/software fit to the deposit and technical leadership in the field.

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences