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 planning engineers design future mine layouts capable of achieving production and mine development objectives, taking into account the geological characteristics and structure of the mineral resource. They prepare production and development schedules and monitor progress against these.
Competences and skills
21 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmining engineering
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
Cross-sector
1 competencegeology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencegenerate reconciliation reports
Compare production plans to actual production reports and generate reconciliation reports.
Sector-specific
6 competencesadvise on mine equipment
Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
interface with anti-mining lobbyists
Communicate with anti-mining lobby in relation to the development of a potential mineral deposit.
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 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.
use mine planning software
Use specialised software to plan, design and model for mining operations.
digital
Cross-sector
3 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.
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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
minerals laws
Law related to land access, exploration permits, planning permission and minerals ownership.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesevaluate mine development projects
Evaluate mining methods and procedures, including waste management, life-of-mine plans, production timelines and funds expenditures.
monitor mine costs
Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.
Cross-sector
4 competencesassess operating cost
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
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.
mine dump design
Develop and implement safe and effective waste and dump management. Minimise the ecological footprint of the operation and follow legal requirements.
green
use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
digital