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Mine electrical engineer

A mine electrical engineer is a person who oversees the purchase, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in a mine, applying knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.

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develop improvements to the electrical systems

troubleshoot

manage emergency procedures

procure electrical machinery

supervise staff

About mine electrical engineer

The engineer works from the operating instructions for electrical mining machinery, installs electrical mining machines and organises the replacement and repair of electrical equipment and its components, in an environment that is wet, dusty, confined and in places explosive, where in coal mines a spark from faulty equipment can ignite methane or coal dust.

The engineer ensures that the work complies with safety regulations. What may be energised, in which part of a mine, in what enclosure and under what supervision is set by law and by the mine's own rules.

The engineer develops improvements to electrical systems as the mine workings advance, and prepares and revises the design drawings for the networks and equipment. The engineer supervises staff who do the installation work and manages the emergency procedures, such as those for a power failure, a fire or a methane hazard. The engineer also purchases electrical machines, taking into account their technical specifications and safety requirements. Qualifications for supervisory posts in mines are set by national mining law.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (19)

electrical mine machinery manualselectrical mine machinery manualsKnowledge of equipment manuals for electrical mine machineries, including schematic drawings and electric circuit diagrams.design drawingsdesign drawingsThe drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.electrical engineeringelectrical engineeringThe field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.mine safety legislationmine safety legislationThe laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.geologygeologySolid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.electronicselectronicsThe functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.develop improvements to the electrical systemsdevelop improvements to the electrical systemsDesign, propose and implement modifications to improve electrical systems; focus on sustainability, quality and safety.ensure compliance with safety legislationensure compliance with safety legislationImplement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.maintain records of mining operationsmaintain records of mining operationsMaintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.manage emergency proceduresmanage emergency proceduresReact quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.procure electrical machineryprocure electrical machineryProcure adequate electrical mining machinery and maintain records.supervise staffsupervise staffOversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.prepare scientific reportsprepare scientific reportsPrepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.design circuits using CADdesign circuits using CADDraught sketches and design electronic circuitry; utilise Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.install electrical mining machineryinstall electrical mining machineryAssemble and disassemble electrical mining machinery. Requires hand and eye coordination and spatial awareness.maintain electrical mine machinerymaintain electrical mine machineryInspect and conduct planned maintenance of electrical mining equipment. Conduct routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and machine error messages.advise on mine equipmentadvise on mine equipmentProvide advice on mining and equipment for mineral treatment; communicate and collaborate with engineering experts.
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mathematicsmathematicsMathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to pr...mining engineeringmining engineeringFields of engineering relevant to mining operations. Principles, techniques, procedures and equipment used in the extraction of minerals.use technical drawing softwareuse technical drawing softwareCreate technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.monitor mine productionmonitor mine productionOversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.address problems criticallyaddress problems criticallyIdentify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and a...assess operating costassess operating costEstimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.present reportspresent reportsDisplay results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.monitor mine costsmonitor mine costsMonitor total costs of mining activities, projects and required equipment; pursue maximum operational cost efficiency.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a mine electrical engineer do?

Mine electrical engineers supervise the procurement, installation and maintenance of mining electrical equipment, using their knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. They organise the replacement and repair of electrical equipment and components.

What skills does a mine electrical engineer need?

A mine electrical engineer needs 19 essential skills, including electrical mine machinery manuals, design drawings, electrical engineering, mine safety legislation, geology.

Will AI replace mine electrical engineer jobs?

The AI disruption score for mine electrical engineer is 69/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: maintain records of mining operations, monitor mine costs, assess operating cost. Most resilient: electricity, install electrical mining machinery, manage emergency procedures.

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SectorScience & Research
ISCO GroupScience and engineering professionals
Essential Skills19

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