As a Surface Mine Plant Operator, you will need to master following:

• communicate mine equipment information
• conduct inter-shift communication
• deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
• excavation techniques
• impact of geological factors on mining operations
• inspect heavy surface mining equipment
• operate mining tools

More generally, a surface mine plant operator is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• make independent operating decisions
• mechanics
• perform minor repairs to equipment
• react to events in time-critical environments
• troubleshoot

It also helps to know the following:

• operate bucket wheel excavator
• operate bulldozer
• operate dragline
• operate dump truck
• operate excavator
• operate front loader
• operate shotcreter
• operate spreader
• operate tractor
• drive vehicles
• ensure compliance with safety legislation