Inspect heavy surface mining equipment

Description

Inspect heavy-duty surface mining machinery and equipment. Identify and report defects and abnormalities.

Alternative labels

inspecting of heavy surface mining equipment
inspecting heavy surface mining equipment
checking heavy duty mining machines
check heavy duty mining machines
heavy surface mining equipment inspection
inspection of heavy surface mining equipment

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Inspect heavy surface mining equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Surface mine plant operator: Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines.

Optional skill

Inspect heavy surface mining equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Construction equipment technician: Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. They perform evaluations of the equipment, and ensure the safety and optimal efficiency of the machinery.

 


 

References

  1. Inspect heavy surface mining equipment – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022