Mining Supervisors

Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Tasks include - (a) supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, and who operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; (b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; (c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; (d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; (e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Mine deputy - Mine supervisor - Mine undermanager - Quarry supervisor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Mine manager - 1322 - Mine inspector - 3117 - Miner - 8111 - Quarrier - 8111.