Mining & Resources

Mining & Resources Job Roles

Key skills, behaviours, and qualifications for Drillers and Offsiders, Fitters, Boilermakers, Electricians, Shutdown teams

DRILLERS & OFFSIDERS

SKILLS
1. Technical knowledge: Understanding drilling equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.
2. Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve drilling issues.
3. Physical stamina: Drillers and Offsiders need to be physically fit for demanding work environments.
4. Attention to detail: Ensuring accurate drilling and sampling.

BEHAVIOURS
1. Safety-conscious: Prioritising safety and adhering to protocols.
2. Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve drilling objectives.
3. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing drilling conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certifications: Drilling certifications, such as rig operation or drilling supervision.
2. Training: Completion of drilling-specific training programs.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in drilling operations.

FITTERS

SKILLS
1. Mechanical aptitude: Understanding mechanical systems and equipment.
2. Problem solving: Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues.
3. Hand tool proficiency: Skilled use of hand tools and equipment.
4. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise fitting and maintenance.

BEHAVIOURS
1. Safety-conscious: Prioritising safety and adhering to protocols.
2. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise workmanship.
3. Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve maintenance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Trade qualifications: Fitter or mechanic trade certifications.
2. Training: Completion of fitter-specific training programs.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in fitting or mechanical maintenance.

BOILERMAKERS

SKILLS
1. Welding & fabrication: Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques.
2. Boiler maintenance: Understanding boiler systems and maintenance procedures.
3. Problem solving: Ability to diagnose and repair boiler issues.
4. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise workmanship.

BEHAVIOURS
1. Safety-conscious: Prioritising safety and adhering to protocols.
2. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise workmanship.
3. Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve maintenance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Trade qualifications: Boilermaker or welding trade certifications.
2. Training: Completion of boilermaker-specific training programs.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in boiler-making or welding.

ELECTRICIANS

SKILLS
1. Electrical knowledge: Understanding electrical systems and equipment.
2. Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
3. Safety protocols: Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and protocols.
4. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise electrical work. 

BEHAVIOURS
1. Safety-conscious: Prioritising safety and adhering to protocols.
2. Attention to detail: Ensuring precise workmanship.
3. Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve electrical maintenance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Trade qualifications: Electrician trade certifications.
2. Training: Completion of electrician-specific training programs.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in electrical work.

SHUTDOWN TEAMS

SKILLS
1. Technical knowledge: Understanding equipment and systems.
2. Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during shutdowns.
3. Communication: Effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
4. Time management: Ability to work efficiently during shutdown periods.

BEHAVIOURS
1. Safety-conscious: Prioritising safety and adhering to protocols.
2. Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve shutdown objectives.
3. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing shutdown conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as shutdown management or safety training.
2. Training: Completion of shutdown-specific training programs.
3. Experience: Relevant experience in shutdown or maintenance activities.