Hard Skills
IntermediateMine Hoist and Cage OperationThe technical ability to control and monitor vertical transport systems for moving personnel and equipment in a mine shaft.
IntermediateShaft Signaling ProficiencyThe use of standardized audible and visual signaling systems to communicate movements between the cage and the hoist room.
AdvancedUnderground Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to mining health and safety regulations, including MSHA standards and site-specific protocols.
IntermediateMaterial Loading and Weight ManagementCalculating and managing the distribution and weight limits of equipment, explosives, and materials loaded into the cage.