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Coal Preparation Plant Operator

Coal Handling Plant Operator

Minimum B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc

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The tasks a Washing Plant Operator, Coal is expected to perform include:

Operating different machines and equipment for sizing, cleaning, washing and preparing coal for sale or further processing

Checking operating condition of plant, machines and equipment, such as conveyor, crusher, agitator, elevator, wash box, blower, pump, feeder screen, core and refuse gate

Testing sample of processed coal by weighing and simple physical and chemical tests to ensure correct percentage of ash content, and minimum rejection of usable coal

Setting and adjusting machine as necessary to get desired pulsation, correct performance, etc.

Observing readings on different meters and gauges and regulating values on control panel

Adjusting flow of raw coal through the machine to separate slate rock and other impurities

Operates cone to mix sand and water in proper proportions to ensure correct specific gravity

Perform necessary repairs

Proficient in setting up and adjusting plant machinery and equipment, as necessary to have desired pulsation, correct performance, proper control of air, water and coal, etc.

Adept in observing and reading different meters, gauges and regulating values on control panel

Well-versed in adjusting flow of raw coal to separate slate rock and other impurities

Proficient in operating cone to mix sand and water in proper proportions to ensure correct specific gravity and observe operation

Knowledge of operating different machines and equipment for sizing, cleaning, washing and preparing coal for sale or further processing

Adept in testing sample of processed coal by weighing and simple physical and chemical tests to ensure correct percentage of ash content, and minimum rejection of usable coal

Knowledge of repairing machinery

Well-versed with all the safety procedures to be followed while working in a plant

Knowledge of computer and control room operations

Will be updated

Detail-oriented

Team player

Physically fit

Multi tasking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Willing to work in remote locations

Hardworking and persistent

Time management skills

It needs one to be on their toes

May require supervising Assistants

Travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Mining companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health risks include exposure to coal dust, heat, noise, working in remote areas, working with high voltage machines, stress, etc.

Occupational hazards include lung diseases, respiratory diseases, physical injury, hearing problem, heat stroke, electric shock, biological diseases , fatigue, etc.

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(This figure are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Indian Mining Sector

Indian mining sector is largely fragmented, comprising several small scale operational mines, it is still dominated by the mining industries both public and private, which accounted about 75% of the total mining production in India. Although the industry has large number of employees including contract manpower totalling to about 9.5 lakhs in different trades of mining, the woeful shortage of skilled personnel in various mining trades is widely felt.

The key factors affecting the human resources and skill requirement in the Indian Mining Industry are technology up-gradation, increase in productivity stringent environment and sustainable development framework, globalization and aging profile of workforce and long gestation period for skill acquisition. Given the estimated increase in the mining output as well as the expected changes in the productivity levels, the total employment in the mining industry is estimated to increase to 11 lakhs by the year 2017 and 12 lakhs by the year 2025.

Coal preparation/handling companies across India

Coal preparation/handling plants across India

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All engineering colleges across India

Netture Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), Bangalore Thriveni Earthmovers Pvt. Ltd. (TEMPL), Salem, Tamilnadu

Directorate General Employment & Training Indian School of Mines