Mining Managers

evaluating efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary

planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements

controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment

establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs

overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment

controlling the preparation of production records and reports

coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements

researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting mineral extraction operations and the environment

overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.