Safe mining solutions in Western Australia, and all throughout the nation, are backed by world-leading regulatory and policy frameworks. Local civil construction and mining organisations can trust us to handle this aspect of their operations. This comes with many benefits including things like minimising the cost to the business associated with workplace inefficiencies and optimizing capacity. Every mine and civil construction site across Australia has the responsibility to ensure that the workforce is protected and a supervisor is key in doing that. Keep reading for more detailed information about what it takes to become a mining supervisor.
What does a mining supervisor do?
Mining supervisors are supposed to focus on the safe quality of work, achieving production targets, housekeeping, supervising and coordinating support functions. This is a summary of what is expected but we’ll explain more key responsibilities below:
- Upkeep of maintenance and discipline structures for all persons under your charge
- Maintain a productive working environment that is safe and free from undue risk
- Protect the health of employees within your area of responsibility.
- Regularly assess and eliminate or reduce risks
- Consider and improve your employee’s training and capability, knowledge and skill
- Assist in the control over the proper safe operation and running of machinery and equipment
- Stay updated with the latest mining safety procedures
While these are general, overarching responsibilities there is day-to-day work to consider too. This can include work like actively implementing production strategies, policies and plans and all of the following too:
- Monitor output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- Keep track of site production output and adjust processes and resources to minimise costs
- Handle the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- Compile data for production records and reports
- Oversee and manage the implementation of occupational health and safety procedures
- Direct staff operations and keep track of overall performance
Improving mining supervision systems and solutions
There’s always room for improvement regardless of your work environment. Even in highly effective bulk earthworks or construction works, there could be changes that are truly beneficial in supervision and other managerial positions. There is always an opportunity to look at your leadership style and reflect on how your own team might need additional support. This is especially the case in the mining industry because it is a high-intensity, dangerous environment. An inspiring leader can really make a difference in the quality of work that is produced. Here is a short explanation of what it takes to become a successful mining supervisor:
Properties of an effective mining supervisor
Mining managers and supervisors typically display certain character traits to succeed at their job. These qualities will show in how they take on a managerial role which can be key in managing and preventing the dangers that are present in mining environments. You need to have a natural affinity towards professional mining requirements and quarry management. You have to be a naturally inquisitive person, which will help you to properly understand a job site well and the needs of the employees that work there. Before you begin your journey towards becoming a mining supervisor, consider the following qualities:
- Technical understanding of mining environments
- Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills
- Good customer service acumen
- Project-management experience
- Leadership and team-building qualities
Choose us for mining supervision consulting and training
Complete CM Solutions is here to provide industry-leading civil infrastructure services in Western Australia. That includes the work of offering leadership support because we recognize that the building blocks of success are comprised of many parts. Our ongoing support and maintenance include the work of helping our partners with supervisor training so that we enrich confidence in this role. You can trust that our advice is backed by high-quality-oriented pursuits.
Supervisors have the important role of identifying, implementing and monitoring the various elements that contribute toward success targets and that is why we can assist in developing these skills. We aim to share expertise in high-performing supervisor work and the efficiency that comes with it. Regardless of the amount of support you need from us, we aim to make significant changes and it will show. We will equip managerial or supervisor assets in your company with the best skills in this industry.
