Sector
Mining
Keyword

Steam Winch Operator

Steam Crane Operator

The tasks a Driver, Steam Crane is expected to perform include:Operating steam-driven crane for lifting and moving heavy objects

Operating crane mounted on rail car by engaging clutch, manipulating throttle and pressing brakes to move crane on track, and to stop it

Ensuring proper firing of boiler and maintaining required steam, pressure

Manipulating clutches, throttles, brakes and control valves to rotate crane on its car to raise and lower crane boom, or to raise or lower load line and anything attached to it

Following signals of workers to hoist, slow, lower or unload heavy objects and materials in desired position Ensuring that lifting tackle and other parts of equipment are in perfect condition and maximum lifting capacity of load not exceeded

Knowledge of operating steam-driven wenches to lift heavy objects

dept with cleaning boilers periodically

Well-versed with minor repairs

Will be updated

Strong sense of responsibility

Unaffected by heights

Safety conscious and alert

Skilful co-ordination of eye, hand and foot movements

Keen vision

bility to judge distance and estimate load size

Excellent mechanical aptitude

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

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 every day. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazard includes stress, fatigue, lower back ache, musculoskeletal disorder, etc.

Health hazard includes exposure to all types of weather conditions, exhaust gases, etc.

Will be updated

(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 accounts for about 75% of the total mining production in India. Although the industry has the 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. These factors indicate good job prospects for Driver, Steam Crane and other professionals in the industry.

Mining companies across India

Mining sites across India

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AIMS Technical Management Institute

Kone Cranes Training Institute

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