Mine Deputy

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

You will be required to have an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

An NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) is required

You will be required to have at least three years of relevant experience that can be substituted for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the safety of mining operations and supervising miners.
• Leading and managing day-to-day operations of mine/s.
• Ensuring the safety requirements, policies and procedures of mining operations are met.

Additional tasks may include:

• Preparing designs, plans and schedules for mining operations.
• Determining the equipment required.
• Conducting statutory inspections to ensure compliance.
• Conducting tests to detect the presence of gas and ensure underground ventilation is adequate.
• Risk management.
• Developing and supervising work organisation standards and procedures for mining operations.
• Leading maintenance procedures to ensure machinery/equipment are safe and operate to performance.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating operators such as earth movers.
• Overseeing the storage and use of explosives.

Occupations:

• Maintenance Planner
• Metallurgical or Materials Technician
• Mine Deputy
• Building and Engineering Technicians nec