mine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
Mine supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities related to mining and quarrying in underground and surface mines and quarries. They oversee the workers, schedules, processes and organisation in the mines and quarries.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencescommunicate mine equipment information
Communicate transparently and efficiently with mine production management and machine operators. Pass on any relevant information such as outages, efficiency and productivity of the equipment.
evaluate mine development projects
Evaluate mining methods and procedures, including waste management, life-of-mine plans, production timelines and funds expenditures.
inspect mine safety conditions
Inspect mining areas to ensure safe working conditions and equipment.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
manage mine site data
Capture, record and validate spatial data for the mine site.
oversee mine planning activities
Direct, control and examine mine planning and surveying staff and activities.
supervise mine construction operations
Prepare and oversee mine construction operations e.g. shaft and tunnel constructions.
use mine planning software
Use specialised software to plan, design and model for mining operations.
digital
Cross-sector
2 competencesmanage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
supervise work
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceminerals laws
Law related to land access, exploration permits, planning permission and minerals ownership.
Cross-sector
1 competencegeology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesadvise on mine production
Provide advice on the preparation of schedules and reports on mine production, facilities, systems and production processes and production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
evaluate mineral resources
Search for mineral resources, including minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non-regenerative resources after obtaining legal rights to explore in a specific area. Endorse the assessment of the mineral reserves.
investigate mine accidents
Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.
maintain plans of a mining site
Prepare and maintain surface and underground plans and blueprints of a mining site; carry out surveys and perform risk assessment of potential mining sites.
monitor mine costs
Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.
monitor mine production
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
schedule mine production
Generate mining plans on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis as appropriate.
Cross-sector
6 competencesdevelop working procedures
Create standardised series of actions of a certain order to support the organisation.
manage heavy equipment
Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.
manage resources
Manage personnel, machinery and equipment in order to optimise production results, in accordance with the policies and plans of the company.
optimise financial performance
Direct and coordinate the organisation's financial operations and budget activities, in order to optimise financial performance.
report on environmental issues
Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.
green
write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.