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
Requirements
  • practical work experience is essential
  • up to date with the latest industry news and opinion
Skills
  • 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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