electrical mine machinery manuals
Knowledge of equipment manuals for electrical mine machineries, including schematic drawings and electric circuit diagrams.
Mine electrical engineers supervise the procurement, installation and maintenance of mining electrical equipment, using their knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. They organise the replacement and repair of electrical equipment and components.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 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.
Cross-sector
5 competencesdesign drawings
The drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
electrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
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geology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdevelop improvements to the electrical systems
Design, propose and implement modifications to improve electrical systems; focus on sustainability, quality and safety.
procure electrical machinery
Procure adequate electrical mining machinery and maintain records.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise on mine equipment
Provide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
install electrical mining machinery
Assemble and disassemble electrical mining machinery. Requires hand and eye coordination and spatial awareness.
maintain electrical mine machinery
Inspect and conduct planned maintenance of electrical mining equipment. Conduct routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and machine error messages.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
Cross-sector
6 competencesdesign circuits using CAD
Draught sketches and design electronic circuitry; utilise Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.
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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.
manage emergency procedures
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemining engineering
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
Cross-sector
1 competencemathematics
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 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 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.
Cross-sector
4 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.
assess operating cost
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
present 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.
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