Mining electricians are an essential part of coal mining crews and responsible for installing and maintaining the critical electrical systems in the mine. The West Virginia Training and Conference Center can meet the mining industry needs for more advanced training by offering high voltage substation and simulation panel training by our certified electrical instructors. Please also check out these complimentary workbooks developed by our electrical instructors to assist mining electricians.
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Courses Offered
Annual Underground Electrical Refresher
Instructor(s): WV MHS&T Instructors
Duration: Eight and half hours
Location(s): WVTCC
Program Overview: This eight and half hour course of classroom instruction and discussion as well as hands-on practice inside the Mine Lab will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and maintain the State and MSHA requirements of underground electrical mining rules and regulations, safe troubleshooting techniques and providing a safe working environment.
Annual Surface / Plant Electrical Refresher
Instructor(s): WV MHS&T Instructors
Duration: Eight and half hours
Location(s): WVTCC
Program Overview:
This eight and half-hour course of classroom instruction and discussion as well as hands-on practice on the Simulated Plant Structure will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and maintain the State and MSHA requirements of surface electrical mining rules and regulations, safe troubleshooting techniques and providing a safe working environment.