Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

What the job involves

• Dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
• Taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
• Recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
• Operating surface and underground mining plant
• Undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
• Positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
• Connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
• Monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
• Operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud

Key values of workers in Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.