Profession mine control room operator

Mine control room operators perform a range of tasks from the control room of a mine. They monitor the processes through electronic representations shown on monitors, dials, and lights. Control room operators make changes to variables and communicate with other departments to make sure processes keep running smoothly and according to established procedures. They take appropriate actions in case of irregularities or emergencies.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Electronics

  The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

• Health and safety hazards underground

  The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground. 

Skills

• Ensure compliance with safety legislation

  Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.

• Use a computer

  Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

• Coordinate remote communications

  Direct network and radio communications between different operational units. Receive and transfer further radio or telecom messages or calls. These might include messages from the public, or the emergency services.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Manage emergency procedures

  React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

• Monitor equipment

  Monitoring equipment implies watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

• Maintain records of mining operations

  Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.

• Conduct inter-shift communication

  Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.

• Coordinate communication during mine emergencies

  Direct and coordinate communication procedures during emergencies. Instruct callers appropriately, and keep them informed of any rescue effort. Alert and dispatch rescue personnel to emergency calls and critical alarms.

• React to events in time-critical environments

  Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB