Set underground excavation duties around a defined advance-and-support sequence, with continuous attention to changing ground, ventilation, water and emergency escape.
This contract includes Excavate and trim the tunnel face within the approved method and profile. Install bolts, mesh, ribs, segments or other assigned support in the required sequence. Complete underground entry, communication and personnel-tracking checks. Preview before payment PDF and editable DOCX files after checkoutBuilt for UK employers
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When to use this contract
Coordinate controlled excavation to profile, support installed in the required sequence, and maintain safe spoil removal and face housekeeping.
Workplace context: Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
What makes this role different
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering underground competence. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering ventilation and atmosphere. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering ground support. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering emergency and refuge procedures. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering site rules.
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Recheck the role or obtain appropriate advice if the work would exceed these maintained authority boundaries: The miner may advance within the approved method and support class. Ground deterioration, water inflow, gas alarm or support movement requires immediate stop and competent authority. Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
What to prepare before you issue it
the tunnelling method, headings, ground classes and support systems covered
the shifts, rotations, travel and underground entry arrangements
the mining, plant, support and emergency competence required
the respiratory, communications, monitoring and rescue equipment provided
the atmosphere, water, face, support and advance records required
the withdrawal, refuge and incident procedures
the shift and geotechnical authorities controlling support and restart
Day-to-day operating brief
What Tunnel Miner work looks like in practice
A tunnel miner excavates and supports underground headings using mechanical or manual methods in changing ground. The contract should cover entry controls, ventilation, gas and water monitoring, ground-support sequence, emergency arrangements and prompt reporting of changed conditions.
Responsibilities reflected in the contract
Excavate and trim the tunnel face within the approved method and profile.
Install bolts, mesh, ribs, segments or other assigned support in the required sequence.
Complete underground entry, communication and personnel-tracking checks.
Observe atmosphere, ventilation, water, ground and installed-support conditions.
Coordinate spoil removal and machinery movements within restricted headings.
Maintain access to refuges, escape routes and emergency equipment.
Stop, withdraw and report alarms, movement, inflow or ground deterioration.
A realistic working scenario
The face begins running wet and installed support shows movement. The miner withdraws to a safe point, raises the alarm and waits for geotechnical and shift-management instruction.
Outputs to agree
controlled excavation to profile
support installed in the required sequence
safe spoil removal and face housekeeping
Records and evidence
Advance and face condition.
Support type and timing.
Atmosphere and water readings.
Movement, stoppage and instruction.
Work records.
Handover notes.
Reporting relationship
Typically reports to Line Manager or Department Manager. Confirm the employer's actual reporting structure in the builder.
Authority and escalation
The miner may advance within the approved method and support class. Ground deterioration, water inflow, gas alarm or support movement requires immediate stop and competent authority.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Tools and systems
Site records.
Project systems.
Risk assessment records.
Workplace context
Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
Training and certification
Complete employer-required health and safety training.
Contract priorities
underground competence
ventilation and atmosphere
ground support
emergency and refuge procedures
Information the employer should prepare
the tunnelling method, headings, ground classes and support systems covered
the shifts, rotations, travel and underground entry arrangements
the mining, plant, support and emergency competence required
the respiratory, communications, monitoring and rescue equipment provided
the atmosphere, water, face, support and advance records required
the withdrawal, refuge and incident procedures
the shift and geotechnical authorities controlling support and restart
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Work setting
Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
Primary duties
Excavate and trim the tunnel face within the approved method and profile.
Install bolts, mesh, ribs, segments or other assigned support in the required sequence.
Complete underground entry, communication and personnel-tracking checks.
Observe atmosphere, ventilation, water, ground and installed-support conditions.
Tools and training to confirm
Site records.
Project systems.
Risk assessment records.
Complete employer-required health and safety training.
Governance focus
HSE context where applicable. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering underground competence. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering ventilation and atmosphere. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering ground support.
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Tunnel Miner duties
Coordinate controlled excavation to profile, support installed in the required sequence, and maintain safe spoil removal and face housekeeping.
Excavate and trim the tunnel face within the approved method and profile. Install bolts, mesh, ribs, segments or other assigned support in the required sequence. Complete underground entry, communication and personnel-tracking checks. Observe atmosphere, ventilation, water, ground and installed-support conditions. Coordinate spoil removal and machinery movements within restricted headings.
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The miner may advance within the approved method and support class. Ground deterioration, water inflow, gas alarm or support movement requires immediate stop and competent authority.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering underground competence.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering ventilation and atmosphere.
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Only the authorised tunnel or geotechnical engineering process should select and issue a changed support class.
What if water inflow increases suddenly?
Withdraw or secure the area under the emergency method, report readings and await authorised reassessment.
Can a Tunnel Miner continue advancing while waiting for delayed support materials?
Only if the issued method and ground classification expressly permit that unsupported distance; otherwise advancement must stop and the face be secured.
Who may authorise re-entry after an underground gas alarm?
The designated tunnel-control process must confirm ventilation, monitoring results, cause and emergency status before competent personnel are released to re-enter.
How should deteriorating tunnel ground be reported?
Describe the exact chainage, face area, material, water, falls and support response, preserve readings and photographs where safe and escalate before further disturbance.
May a miner reposition a support bolt around an obstruction?
Only within an approved tolerance or after the responsible tunnel or geotechnical engineer assesses the changed location and issues direction.
What happens if ventilation ducting is damaged during excavation?
Stop affected work, protect people under the ventilation and emergency plan and restore and verify airflow before the heading is reoccupied.
What should an underground shift handover record?
Include advance, face and ground condition, installed support, atmosphere and water readings, plant status, exclusions, defects, instructions and people remaining underground.