Profession mine production manager

Mine production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term mine production schedules and plans, such as drilling, blasting, ore and mineral extraction, and waste management.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Investigative

Knowledge

• Mining engineering

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

• Impact of geological factors on mining operations

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

• Mine safety legislation

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

• Electricity

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

Skills

• Deputise for the mine manager

  Deputising for the mine manager in case of absence.

• Plan medium to long term objectives

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

• Manage emergency procedures

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

• Use a computer

  Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

• Report on production results

  Report on production to the hierarchy. Mention a specified set of parameters, such as amount produced and timing, and any issues or unexpected occurrences.

• Monitor mine production

  Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.

• Present reports

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

• Use mine planning software

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

• Deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances

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

• 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.

• Monitor mine costs

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

• Advise on mine equipment

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

• Manage heavy equipment

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

• Think proactively

  Take initiatives to come up with improvements.

• 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.

• Supervise staff

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

• Identify process improvements

  Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance.

• 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.

• Manage medium term objectives

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

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB