PSOC Unit group 1322 — Mining managers

Mining managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction operations. Their tasks include: a) conferring with other managers to set production quotas, plan extraction sites and develop policies for the removal of raw materials; b) evaluating efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary; c) planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labor requirements; d) controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment; e) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs; f) overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment; g) controlling the preparation of production records and reports; h) coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements; i) researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting mineral extraction operations and the environment; j) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Equipment manager ( mining), Exploration manager, Mine manager, Production manager (mine), Production manager (oil and gas extraction), Production manager (quarry), Quarry manager Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Mine deputy - 3121, Mine supervisor - 3121, Mine under-manager - 3121, Quarry supervisor - 3121

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