impact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Mine development engineers design and coordinate mine development operations such as crosscutting, sinking, tunnelling, in-seam drivages, raising, and removing and replacing overburden.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
mining engineering
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
Cross-sector
3 competencesdesign drawings
The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
safety engineering
The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitigating potential hazards in engineering processes.
green
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescope with challenging circumstances in the mining sector
Maintain a positive attitude during challenging situations in mines. Work under pressure and adapt to the circumstances in a positive manner.
handle waste rock
Handle the waste materials collected during the development operations.
Sector-specific
9 competencesadvise on mine equipment
Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.
develop alternative mining methods
Develop new mine development methods and procedures to maximise mine performance; ensure compliance to company standards and industrial regulations and requirements.
evaluate mine development projects
Evaluate mining methods and procedures, including waste management, life-of-mine plans, production timelines and funds expenditures.
identify process improvements
Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.
interface with anti-mining lobbyists
Communicate with anti-mining lobby in relation to the development of a potential mineral deposit.
negotiate land acquisition
Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners or other stakeholders of land containing mineral reserves in order to buy or lease the land.
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
8 competencesaddress problems critically
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 of tackling the situation.
ensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
make independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencescomputational fluid dynamics
The principles of computer-manipulated fluid mechanics, which determines the behaviour of fluids in motion.
digital
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmonitor 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.
oversee mine planning activities
Direct, control and examine mine planning and surveying staff and activities.
Cross-sector
2 competencespresent reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital