Hard Skills
AdvancedUnderground Drill Rig OperationThe ability to operate jumbo drills, longhole rigs, and other precision drilling equipment to prepare faces for blasting or rock reinforcement.
ExpertExplosives Handling and BlastingKnowledge of loading blast holes with explosives and detonating them safely according to engineered blast patterns.
IntermediateGround Support InstallationInstalling rock bolts, mesh, and shotcrete to stabilize tunnel walls and prevent rockfalls or structural collapses.
IntermediateLoad-Haul-Dump (LHD) OperationProficiency in operating low-profile loaders to transport fragmented rock from the face to ore passes or trucks.
IntermediateMine Ventilation MonitoringMonitoring air quality and gas levels to ensure a safe breathing environment and the removal of hazardous fumes.