Summary Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining in Prince Edward Island
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Find key facts and figures about working as an undercutter operator - underground mining. The following information is applicable to all Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100).

Description

Underground production and development miners drill, blast, operate mining machinery, and perform related duties to extract coal and ore in underground mines and to construct tunnels, passageways and shafts to facilitate mining operations. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral underground mines and by specialized contractors in mine construction, shaft sinking and tunnelling. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

Post-secondary or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.

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Wages

Not available

Median wage in Prince Edward Island

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Prospects

Varies

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

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Jobs

6 jobs

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Troubleshooting

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