Hard Skills
IntermediateLoading Pocket OperationThe proficient handling of mechanized systems including chutes, measuring flasks, and skip loading mechanisms to transfer ore from storage bins to hoisting units.
IntermediateUnderground Safety and Regulatory ComplianceKnowledge and application of subterranean safety protocols, including MSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and hazard identification.
BasicMechanical TroubleshootingThe ability to identify early signs of wear or malfunction in hydraulic gates, conveyor belts, and sensors within the loading pocket area.
BasicProduction Data RecordingAccurate documentation of skips loaded, material types, and tonnage handled during a shift for production tracking.