What Mining Technicians Do
Implements the drilling plan prepared by the mining engineer for the discovery of ores.
Opening of wells and galleries for the operation of the found mines and carrying out the planned works to ensure the occupational safety in these areas
Carries out the necessary operations for the removal of the ore to the earth.
Carries out washing and enriching of ore
Tries to ensure work safety during the works and checks whether the technicians and workers are performing their duties properly.
Tools and Materials
Electronic devices for the detection of toxic gases
Discharge of underground water by using pumps and pneumatic drills
Equipment used in a mine helmets, belts, boats, hammer, cumpas, maps, lamps.
Specifications of Mining Technicians
The person who want to be mining technicians has to know mathematics, physics and geology, can concentrate for a long time at a certain point, can notice small details, enhanced sense of responsibility, able to communicate well with people, can work in closed and dark environments, must be healthy and strong.
Scholarship, Loan and Vage
During the vocational education, students who want to benefit from the credit and dormitory services provided by the YURTKUR.
Technicians working in the public sector receive 2-2.5 times the net minimum wage and benefit from the increases made in certain periods. Underground workers receive extra money in addition to their salaries.
The wages of technicians working in the private sector varies according to the firms, they are slightly higher than the net minimum wage at the beginning of the first job. Wages increase according to the duration of the service and the quality of the service provided. Some social benefits are also provided under the contract.
Work Places and Conditions
Mine technician works in the mine and ofis. Mine can be underground or above ground. The working environment is dusty, dirty, noisy and extremely hot. Mine technician, mining engineer, operator, technical staff and workers are always in communication.
