Sector
Mining
Keyword

Metal/Non-Metal Sampler

The tasks a Sampler, Mining is expected to perform include:

Marking metal bearing rock faces for groove cutting and measuring sample section

Cutting samples from grooves and different section of mine to obtain representative samples

Chiselling out minerals sample from grooves and mark them for analysis

Examining grooves cut by Groove Cutter along mineral bearing rock faces and get defective cutting re-cut by Groove Cutter

Estimating the quantity and grades of deposit contained in marked position by taking necessary measurement

Plotting location of samples taken from working faces on mine maps

Proficient in determining and marking sample section according to rock surface and grades of mineralisation for groove cutting

Adept in checking groove distances from fixed points using ladder and rope

Well-versed in marking sample with details of location and send them to laboratory for analysis

Knowledge of estimating quantity and grades of deposit contained in marked position by taking necessary measurements

Proficient in plotting location of samples taken from working faces on mine maps

Adept in different sampling techniques

Well-versed in preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports of information collected from range of samples

Adept in examining grooves cut by Groove Cutter along mineral bearing rock faces and get defective cutting re-cut by Groove Cutter

Knowledge of mining production process and techniques, rocks, fossils and minerals

Will be updated

Detail-oriented

Aptitude for scientific inquiry

Result-oriented

Good mathematical skills

Team player

Physically fit

Willing to work in remote locations

Hardworking and persistent

Time management skills

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this jobrole

Part-time work 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 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 metallic dust, heat, falling rocks, noise, working in remote areas, stress, etc.

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

For freshers INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2 years of experience - INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 years of experience - INR 25,000 to INR 35,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the 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.

Mining companies across India

Mining sites across India

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Directorate General of Mines Safety, India

Indian School of Mines

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