SURFACE MINER
Dead Line: June 30, 2013
The surface miner is part of a mining team that begins the process of extracting rock and mineral from the ground.
The miner uses sophisticated machines and equipment to blast and move rock containing the sought-after minerals.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
i) Be a team player and communicate well with others but also be resourceful and independent
ii) Enjoy working with people from different cultures
iii) Depending on the mine, be capable of working in challenging physical environments
iv) Able to visualize three-dimensional layouts
v) Enjoy problem solving
vi) Be hands-on, problem-oriented, methodical and able to recognize and account for risk in managing tasks
vii) Like operating large equipment
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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.