Responsibilities
- assessing the commercial viability of new mining ventures
- undertaking feasibility studies
- modelling or designing potential mine sites
- preparing plans for mines, for example, tunnels and shafts for underground mines
- working with specialist software to support planning programmes
- overseeing major construction projects and ensuring that operations run smoothly
- monitoring activities underground
- overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine
- ensuring the safety of mining equipment and assessing mine equipment supplies
- establishing extraction systems
- overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as ventilation
- planning for transition from surface to underground mining operations
- providing consultancy and advice on mining and mineral extraction projects
- filling in disused mine shafts
- practical work experience is essential
- up to date with the latest industry news and opinion
- working as part of a team, with the ability to manage and motivate people
- project management
- analytical problem-solving
- communication and presentation
- time management and planning, as well as the ability to prioritise your workload
- managing your finances and budgeting
- a good knowledge of IT and specialist software
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