Hard Skills
IntermediateUnderground Safety ComplianceAdherence to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards and internal safety protocols specific to underground environments.
EntryPipe Fitting and JoiningThe ability to assist in measuring, cutting, and connecting pipes using mechanical couplings, threading, or adhesives.
IntermediateManual Tool ProficiencyEffective and safe use of hand and power tools such as pipe wrenches, cutters, grinders, and drills.
IntermediateUnderground Navigation and CommunicationAbility to interpret mine maps and use communication devices to coordinate tasks within complex underground tunnel systems.
Soft Skills
AdvancedSituational AwarenessThe capacity to remain vigilant of one's surroundings in a high-risk underground environment to detect hazards like ground movement or gas.
AdvancedPhysical Stamina and EnduranceThe ability to perform repetitive, heavy lifting and manual labor in confined, dark, and potentially damp conditions.