AI Assistant for Roof Bolters, Mining

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.(Core task)
  • 2Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.(Core task)
  • 3Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.(Core task)
  • 4Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.(Core task)
  • 5Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.(Core task)
  • 6Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.(Core task)
  • 7Perform ventilation tasks, such as hanging ventilation curtains and tubes.(Core task)
  • 8Dust rocks after bolting.(Core task)
  • 9Install various types of bolts, including truss, glue, and resin bolts, traversing entire ceiling spans.(Core task)
  • 10Drill test holes and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Active Listening
Equipment Maintenance
Speaking
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingEducation and TrainingMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Technology & Tools Used

Other Tools

Caterpillar Cat MineStar SystemCaterpillar Command

Daily Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information

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