Hard Skills
IntermediateSCADA and DCS OperationThe ability to monitor and control mineral processing equipment through Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interfaces.
IntermediateEquipment TroubleshootingThe capacity to identify and diagnose mechanical or electrical malfunctions in crushers, conveyors, and screening systems from the control room.
AdvancedIndustrial Safety ComplianceKnowledge and application of safety protocols including Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), MSHA/OSHA regulations, and emergency shutdown procedures.
FoundationalProduction Reporting and DocumentationThe systematic recording of throughput volumes, downtime causes, and maintenance requirements in digital or physical logbooks.
AdvancedCircuit OptimizationAdjusting feed rates and crusher settings to maximize recovery and meet specific particle size distribution requirements.