Underground Operator (Coal)
Core
Operate underground mining equipment and mobile plant to deliver ground support solutions including standing support, strata support, chemical injection, and roadway maintenance in coal mines.
Role type
Underground Operator (Coal)
Builds
Ground support structures, ventilation devices, and maintained roadways for underground coal operations
Domain
Mining (Coal) / Ground Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
underground mining equipment operation, material loading/unloading, standing support installation, chemical injection application, roof and rib bolting, pump operation, roadway maintenance, equipment inspection, safety documentation
Preferred skills
mechanical troubleshooting, competency in bolters/shuttle cars/loaders/drift runners/QDS implements
Responsibilities
Operate underground mining equipment and mobile plant; Install standing support structures and ventilation devices; Support chemical injection product application; Complete roof and rib bolting and strata support activities; Operate and maintain pumps and underground equipment; Conduct pre- and post-operational equipment inspections; Complete safety documentation (SLAMS, POPs); Assist with roadway maintenance
Seniority
Experienced IC