ISCO Occupation Group 8111.3 Surface Miner
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Surface Miner: 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.
Essential Skills
- Drive Vehicles
- Address Problems Critically
- Work Ergonomically
- Operate Mining Tools
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Operate Hydraulic Pumps
- Excavation Techniques
- Troubleshoot
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
Optional Skills
- Operate Front Loader
- Geology
- Electricity
- React To Events In Time-Critical Environments
- Mechanics
Alternative Names
- Quarry Stationary Plant Operative
- Surface Mining Operative
- Collier
- Mine Operative
