types of jobs in mining
Underground Mining Jobs. Continuous miner operators are an important part of an underground mining operation. These employees operate a machine with a cutter head that extracts the coal from the wall of the coal mine and are the key production employees underground.
Underground and surface coal mining operations require mining-support employees to assist with operation of the equipment and facilitate an environment in which production targets are met. Mechanics and electricians are examples of coal-mining support personnel.