§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

quarry manager

Quarry managers plan, oversee and coordinate quarry operations.

Description

Quarry managers plan, oversee and coordinate quarry operations. They coordinate extraction, processing and transportation and ensure these processes run smoothly and according to health and safety standards. Quarry managers ensure the successful running of the quarry and implement company strategies and guidelines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mine safety legislation impact of geological factors on mining operations mining engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

business analysis business management principles mechanical engineering economics geology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage emergency procedures identify process improvements supervise staff manage commercial risks inspect mine safety conditions evaluate mine development projects communicate on the environmental impact of mining optimise financial performance maintain plans of a mining site monitor mine costs manage mining plant equipment oversee mine planning activities monitor mine production ensure compliance with safety legislation communicate on minerals issues develop health and safety strategies in mining ensure mining records are maintained

OPTIONALOptional competences

liaise with geology professionals train employees in mine safety abide by business ethical code of conducts address problems critically investigate mine accidents train mine engineers communicate with customers apply transportation management concepts adhere to organisational guidelines forecast organisational risks advise on geology for mineral extraction

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)