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quarry engineer

Quarry engineers analyse which extraction methods such as excavating, drilling and blasting are most suited to extract raw materials from the ground.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
mine safety legislation
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electricity

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
procure mechanical machinery
carry out geological explorations
OPTIONALOptional competences
install mining machinery
manage emergency procedures

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Skills overview

30total
15 essential
15 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 15 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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