electrical mine machinery manuals
Knowledge of equipment manuals for electrical mine machineries, including schematic drawings and electric circuit diagrams.
Mining electricians install, maintain and repair specialised electrical mining equipment using their knowledge of electrical principles. They also monitor mine electricity supply.
Competences and skills
15 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 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.
install electrical mining machinery
Assemble and disassemble electrical mining machinery. Requires hand and eye coordination and spatial awareness.
maintain electrical mine machinery
Inspect and conduct planned maintenance of electrical mining equipment. Conduct routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and machine error messages.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
report mine machinery repairs
Record repair and maintenance tasks executed on mine machinery.
test mine equipment
Test repaired machinery or mining equipment to ensure correct operation.
train operators in using mine machinery
Demonstrate mining equipment features and functions to machine operators.
Cross-sector
1 competencetroubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceimpact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Cross-sector
2 competenceselectrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.