Surface Miner Operator / Attendant

Description
Operate and attend to Surface Miners in mines operations as well as carrying out routine maintenance along with the Surface Miner Maintenance teams:

• Sets up and operates surface miner in a safe manner
• Positions and secures along lines of cut within the limestone body
• Selects grinding wheel, grinding speeds, and feed rates for each operation according to the knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts.
• Observe a safe distance between the machine and other hauling equipment while maneuvering the surface miner for a fresh line of cut
• Turns valve handle and direct flow of coolant against the cutting bits of the drums.
• Verifies dimensions of the ground workpiece for conformance to Mines specifications.
• Respond to troubleshoot indicators in the machine.
• Report major breakdowns to Shift supervisor/Engineer/Managers on duty
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety induction
• Participate in routine maintenance work with the maintenance team

Requirements

• SSCE 
• TRADE TEST I-III
• Good communication skill
• Ability to work under pressure
• A good Team Player and ability to learn