MINERALS PROCESSING OPERATOR
➔ The minerals processing operator is part of a team that processes the ore extracted from the ground by the mining crews and loads the finished product into railcars for shipment to customers.
➔ Minerals processing operators monitor processes and equipment that upgrade ore to produce a marketable product such as potash. They operate equipment such as bins, conveyors, chutes, pumps, valves, crushers, flotation cells, cyclones, thickeners, screeners, weigh scales, railcar movers, and front-end loaders.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
i) Be a team player and communicate well with others.
ii) Enjoy working with people from varied backgrounds and cultures
iii) Enjoy working with math, science, computers, and all things mechanical.
iv) Be hands-on, problem-oriented, methodical and have an ability to recognize and account for risk in managing tasks.
v) Respect and follow procedures (especially with hazardous materials, equipment)
vi) Have a high level of respect for established safety procedures and regulations.
vii) Accept challenges (such as a variety of working conditions, some severe) with patience, flexibility, adaptability, and fortitude.
viii) Be adaptable to routine and repetition
ix) Embrace new techniques and technologies (continuous improvement)
x) Have good time management skills
xi) Be physically fit and mobile
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Do you like computers and technology? Are you interested in operating a variety of equipment? Minerals processing operators work as part of team to perform an essential role in mining operations.
Do you like controlling, maintaining and operating high tech, heavy equipment? Would it be cool to explore the inside of the earth? If you like hands on work and being an essential part of mining production, underground mining may be for you.
Do you like controlling, maintaining and operating high tech, heavy equipment? Would it be cool to explore the inside of the earth? If you like hands on work and being an essential part of mining production, underground mining may be for you.