AI Assistant for Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Core Responsibilities

• 1Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.(Core task)
• 2Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.(Core task)
• 3Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.(Core task)
• 4Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.(Core task)
• 5Drive machines into position at working faces.(Core task)
• 6Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.(Core task)
• 7Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.(Core task)
• 8Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.(Core task)
• 9Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.(Core task)
• 10Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.(Core task)

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