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environmental mining engineer

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Environmental mining engineers oversee the environmental performance of mining operations. They develop and implement environmental systems and strategies to minimise environmental impacts.

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Competences
27
Groups
4
Essential
22
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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Sector-specific

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engineering processes

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

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mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products

The offered mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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chemistry

The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.

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civil engineering

The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.

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engineering principles

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

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technical drawings

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

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Essential skills and competences 16 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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communicate on minerals issues

Communicate on minerals issues with contractors, politicians and public officials.

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communicate on the environmental impact of mining

Prepare talks, lectures, consultations with stakeholders and public hearings on environmental issues related to mining.

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maintain records of mining operations

Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.

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Cross-sector

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address 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.

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adjust engineering designs

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

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approve engineering design

Give consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.

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assess environmental impact

Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.

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develop environmental policy

Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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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.

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manage environmental impact

Implement measures to minimise the biological, chemical and physical impacts of mining activity on the environment.

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perform scientific research

Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

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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.

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supervise staff

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use technical drawing software

Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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impact of meteorological phenomena on mining operations

Local meteorological conditions and their impact on mining operations, including measurements.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
biology

Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Optional skills and competences 3 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

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develop mine rehabilitation plan

Develop a mine rehabilitation plan during or after the mine closing process.

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Cross-sector

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negotiate with stakeholders

Negotiate compromises with stakeholders and strive to reach the most beneficial agreements for the company. May involve building relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as ensuring products are profitable.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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