Mine shift manager jobs in Finland
Mine shift managers supervise staff, manage plant and equipment, optimise productivity and ensure safety at the mine on a day to day basis.
Mine shift manager - Which skills are essential?
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
Fields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.
Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Mine shift manager - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.
Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.
Prepare and oversee mine construction operations e.g. shaft and tunnel constructions.
Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance.
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
Monitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.
Take initiatives to come up with improvements.