Description
Assemble, install and disassemble mining equipment. Outstanding eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness are required.
Alternative labels
mining machinery installation
installation of mining equipment
installing of mining machinery
installing mining machinery
installation of mining machinery
installing mining equipment
mining equipment installation
install mining equipment
installing of mining equipment
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Install mining machinery is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Mining equipment mechanic: Mining equipment mechanics install, remove, maintain and repair mining equipment.
Mine mechanical engineer: Mine mechanical engineers supervise the procurement, installation, removal and maintenance of mining mechanical equipment, using their knowledge of mechanical specifications. They organise the replacement and repair of mechanical equipment and components.
Optional skill
Install mining machinery 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.
Quarry engineer: Quarry engineers analyse which extraction methods such as excavating, drilling and blasting are most suited to extract raw materials from the ground. They develop plans before a new quarry is opened, assessing if the quarry is profitable. Quarry engineers manage the everyday operations in a quarry, create and maintain progress reports, oversee the staff, ensure health and safety and assess the environmental impact a quarry has on its environment.
References
- Install mining machinery – ESCO