What this code covers
Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Their tasks include: a) directly supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of occupations classified here: Mine deputy, Mine supervisor, Mine under-manager, Quarry supervisor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Mine manager - 1322, Mine safety inspector - 3117, Miner - 8111, Quarrier - 8111