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impact of geological factors on mining operations

Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.

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mine safety legislation

The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.

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mining engineering

Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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deputise for the mine manager

Deputising for the mine manager in case of absence.

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advise on mine equipment

Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.

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deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances

Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.

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identify process improvements

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.

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monitor mine costs

Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.

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monitor mine production

Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.

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use mine planning software

Use specialised software to plan, design and model for mining operations.

digital

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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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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 emergency procedures

React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

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manage heavy equipment

Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.

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manage medium term objectives

Monitor medium term schedules with budget estimations and reconciliation on a quarterly basis.

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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.

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plan medium to long term objectives

Schedule long term objectives and immediate to short term objectives through effective medium-term planning and reconciliation processes.

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present reports

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

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report on production results

Mention a specified set of parameters, such as amount produced and timing, and any issues or unexpected occurrences.

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supervise staff

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

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think proactively

Take initiatives to come up with improvements.

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mechanical engineering

Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

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electrical engineering

The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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geology

Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.

green

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health and safety hazards underground

The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground. 

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communicate on minerals issues

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

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design plant waste procedures

Participate in mine tailings and waste dump design and management, as per geotechnical, operational and statutory requirements.

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investigate mine accidents

Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.

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train mine engineers

Coach junior and graduate mining engineers.

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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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