ISCO Occupation Group 2146.11 Quarry Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Quarry Engineer: Quarry engineers analyse which extraction methods such as excavating, drilling and blasting are most suited to extract raw materials from the ground. They develop plans before a new quarry is opened, assessing if the quarry is profitable. Quarry engineers manage the everyday operations in a quarry, create and maintain progress reports, oversee the staff, ensure health and safety and assess the environmental impact a quarry has on its environment.
Essential Skills
- Procure Mechanical Machinery
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Write Technical Reports
- Mine Safety Legislation
- Advise On Mine Development
- Carry Out Geological Explorations
- Ensure Compliance With Safety Legislation
- Advise On Mine Production
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Maintain Records Of Mining Operations
- Mechanics
- Geology
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
- Advise On Geology For Mineral Extraction
Optional Skills
- Monitor Mine Costs
- Engineering Processes
- Assess Operating Cost
- Mechanical Mine Machinery Manuals
- Present Reports
- Electricity
- Monitor Mine Production
- Design Drawings
- Maintain Mine Machinery
- Use A Computer
- Geological Mapping
- Install Mining Machinery
- Mathematics
- Troubleshoot
- Address Problems Critically
- Manage Emergency Procedures
Alternative Names
- Mining Engineer
- Explosives Engineer
- Quarry Manager
- Drill And Blast Engineer
- Mine Planning Engineer
- Drilling And Blasting Supervisor
- Mine Engineer
- Drilling And Blasting Engineer
- Drilling & Blasting Engineer
- Drill & Blast Engineer
