Mine Deputies

What the job involves

• Prepares designs, plans and schedules for mining operations
• Determines the equipment that is to be utilised
• Co-ordinates work in progress on the mine site
• Discusses work in progress and consults with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors
• Prepares reports on work in progress
• Supervises work involving explosives
• Ensures safety and environmental standards are being meet and maintained

Key values of workers in Mine Deputies

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Mine Deputies

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Management of Personnel Resources

  Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.