Surface Miner Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Surface Miner Do?
Surface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport of materials including sand, stone and clay to the point of production.
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Where Do I Start?
Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Surface Miner
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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EssentialExcavation Techniques knowledge
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
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 …
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EssentialDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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EssentialOperate Hydraulic Pumps skill
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
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EssentialPerform Minor Repairs To Equipment skill
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialOperate Mining Tools skill
Operate and maintain a wide range of hand-held and powered mining tools and equipment.
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Optional Skills (5 of 5 displayed)
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
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.
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OptionalReact To Events In Time-critical Environments skill
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OptionalOperate Front Loader skill
Operate a front loader, a vehicle equipped with a bucket used in mining for performing a wide range of small, quick operations where employing more specialised equipment would not be …
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