Mining Foreman / Assistant Manger / Mining Engineer

The Mining Foreman assist the Quarry Manager in ensuring that quarry operate successfully; oversee all operations, both on site and in the office, coordinate production and monitor all site systems.

In the office

Providing the Quarry Manager with information and statistics on the quarry’s performance;

Checking that the quarry’s production levels are maintained safely to schedule;

Balancing sales and output;

Modifying the quarry’s production system in accordance with the materials required;

Managing the production process and setting and monitoring targets;

Developing links with local groups and organizations;

Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with a range of paperwork;

Keeping up to date with relevant government legislation and industry developments;

Developing inspection systems and checklists;

Writing development proposals and reports;

Communicate with and exchange information between site and office on a daily basis

On site

Undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulation;

Checking that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard.

Closely monitoring all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard;

Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise;

Examining the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained;

Assessing equipment and production materials levels;

Place and follow-up on orders of consumables for the site

Follow up on deliveries on the site

Conduct and execute plans for drilling and blasting operations for quarry requirement suitable for production capacity

Conduct proper techniques and methods to increase equipment efficiency with minimum operating cost