• Detail design and draughting of coal face roof supports and roof support sub-systems, including:
  • Canopies,
  • Bases,
  • Shields,
  • Advancing systems,
  • Linkages and cantilevers.
• The production of coal face plan and cross-sectional drawings. Roof support principle dimension drawings.
• Provide technical support to various manufacturing departments and outside contractors.
• Some involvement with hydraulic systems (up to 5000 psi). Detailing of valve blocks and valve mounting equipment.
• Working exclusively on Prime MEDUSA CAD system. (version 12.2).
• Conversant with UNIX operating system.
• Aided the system administrator with Internet access and research concerning various aspect of PC/UNIX networking.
• FTP file transfer via the Internet.

Picture - Roadway support for Svea mine Spitzbergen.  (16k)