mine planning engineer

Mine planning engineers design future mine layouts capable of achieving production and mine development objectives, taking into account the geological characteristics and structure of the mineral resource. They prepare production and development schedules and monitor progress against these.

Alternative Labels

mine planning supervisor

mine production scheduler

mine project engineer

mining operations scheduler

surface mine planning engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

address problems critically advise on mine equipment generate reconciliation reports interface with anti-mining lobbyists maintain plans of a mining site monitor mine production prepare scientific reports schedule mine production supervise staff use mine planning software

Essential Knowledge

geology impact of geological factors on mining operations mining engineering

Optional Skills and Competences

assess operating cost ensure compliance with safety legislation evaluate mine development projects mine dump design monitor mine costs use technical drawing software

Optional Knowledge

mine safety legislation minerals laws

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7b99007f-c6bf-4703-85d3-f168bc6a9f28

Status

released

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