Operate longwall mining equipment

Description

Operate longwall mining equipment such as shearers and plows, electric pieces of heavy mining equipment which cut minerals, usually coal or lignite, on a longwall face.

Alternative labels

operate shearers and ploughs
operating of longwall mining equipment
operate shearers and plows
operating shearers and ploughs
longwall mining equipment operation
operating heavy mining equipment
operate heavy mining equipment
operating longwall mining equipment
operation of longwall mining equipment
operating shearers and plows

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate longwall mining equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Operate longwall 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.

Underground heavy equipment operator: Underground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore and raw mineral at underground mines.

 


 

References

  1. Operate longwall mining equipment – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022