1123- PRODUCTION MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS IN MINING AND ENERGY

Job Title: 

PRODUCTION MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS IN MINING AND ENERGY

Alternate Titles: 

Operations manager (mining, water & energy),Quarry manager

Job Description: 

Production managers and directors in mining, energy and water supply plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the extraction of minerals and other natural deposits and the production, storage and provision of gas, water and electricity supplies.

Education: 

There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either GCSEs/S grades or A levels/H grades, a BTEC Diploma, an apprenticeship, NVQ (level 3), a degree or equivalent qualification with/without relevant experience. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and can lead to professional qualifications.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.1
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • co-ordinates the activities of mines, quarries, drilling operations and offshore installations;
  • determines staffing, material and other needs;
  • co-ordinates and supervises coal-face production activities and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations;
  • ensures that all haulage, storage, purification and distribution work is performed efficiently and in compliance with statutory and other regulations;
  • arranges for the provision of gas, water and electricity supplies;
  • ensures compliance with issues relating to the environmental impact of operations.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK