impact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Underground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore and raw mineral at underground mines.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
3 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescommunicate mine equipment information
Communicate transparently and efficiently with mine production management and machine operators. Pass on any relevant information such as outages, efficiency and productivity of the equipment.
conduct inter-shift communication
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.
inspect heavy underground mining machinery
Inspect heavy-duty surface mining machinery and equipment. Identify and report defects and abnormalities.
operate mining tools
Operate and maintain a wide range of hand-held and powered mining tools and equipment.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify 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 alternative methods of tackling the situation.
make independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
react to events in time-critical environments
Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
8 competencesoperate continuous miner
Operate a continuous miner, a machine with a large rotating steel drum equipped with tungsten carbide teeth that cut minerals from the seam. Operate the cutting drum and the continuous motion of the machine either remotely or seated on top.
- Scope note
- Used in bord and pillar, or room and pillar, mining.
operate LHD
Operate an LHD, a rubber tired, electric or diesel-operated piece of equipment used for cleaning roadways and hauling supplies underground.
operate longwall mining equipment
Operate longwall mining equipment such as shearers and plows, electric pieces of heavy mining equipment which cut minerals, usually coal or lignite, on a longwall face.
operate powered roof support
Operate a powered roof support system, a hydraulically operated mobile piece of heavy mining equipment which supports the roof of a longwall face.
operate production drilling machine
Operate a large mobile mining machine equipped with a powerful pneumatic or hydraulic hammer used to drill long vertical and inclined holes for production purposes.
operate roof bolter
Operate a roof bolter, a piece of mobile heavy equipment used in mining which bores a hole into the roof of a mining roadway, then injects it with a resin designed to support the roof.
operate scaler
Operate a scaler, consisting of a drill mounted on a vehicle, used to take down loose material from the roof, face and rib in hard rock mining.
operate shuttle car
Operate a shuttle car, a diesel or electric-powered, vehicle equipped with an armoured conveyor belt system used to haul mineral from the face to the intermediate haulage system in room-and-pillar systems.
Sector-specific
6 competencesoperate a range of underground mining equipment
Operate underground mining equipment, such as ventilation and transport systems.
operate drilling equipment
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.
operate drilling jumbo
Operate a large, mobile mining machine equipped with pneumatic or hydraulic hammers to bore horizontal holes in hard rock to enable blasting. Drilling jumbos are used for mining development.
operate hydraulic pumps
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
operate shotcreter
Operate a shotcreter, a mechanised shotcrete spraying system used for ground support applications. Pneumatically project concrete at high velocity through a hose to cover a surface or fill holes for a variety of purposes.
operate tunnelling machine
Operate a tunnelling machine, a machine with a large rotating steel drum equipped with tungsten carbide teeth that cut material in order to drive underground tunnels or development roadways. Operate the cutting drum and the continuous motion of the machine either remotely or seated on top.
Cross-sector
1 competenceensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.