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Careers / Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
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| Summary Description |
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Conduct sub-surface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Civil Engineer |
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Design Engineer |
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Engineer |
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Engineering Manager |
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Exploration Engineer |
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Exploration Geologist |
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Geological Engineer |
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Geologist |
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Geophysical Engineer |
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Health and Safety Representative |
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Mine Analyst |
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Mine Development Engineer |
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Mine Engineer |
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Mine Engineering Manager |
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Mine Engineering Superintendent |
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Mine Engineering Supervisor |
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Mine Environmental Engineer |
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Mine Equipment Design Engineer |
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Mine Expert |
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Mine Exploration Engineer |
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Mine Inspector |
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Mine Manager |
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Mine Production Engineer |
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Mine Safety Director |
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Mine Safety Engineer |
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Mine Safety Manager |
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Mineral Engineer |
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Mineral Resources Inspector |
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Mining and Oil Field Equipment Design Engineer |
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Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test Engineer |
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Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer |
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Mining Consultant |
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Mining Engineer |
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Ore Dressing Engineer |
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Planning Engineer |
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Project Engineer |
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Safety Analyst |
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Safety Director |
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Safety Engineer |
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Safety Inspector |
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Safety Representative |
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Safety Supervisor |
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Seismic Engineer |
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Site Safety Representative |
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Surveyor |
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Transport Engineer |
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| Job Tasks |
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Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
- Determine operational methods.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
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Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
- Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
- Design structures or facilities.
- Design industrial equipment.
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Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
- Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
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Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
- Determine operational methods.
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Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
- Prepare technical reports for internal use.
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Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
- Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
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Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Schedule operational activities.
- Prepare operational reports.
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Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
- Determine operational methods.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Develop technical methods or processes.
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Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
- Direct construction activities.
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Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
- Resolve operational performance problems.
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Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
- Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
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Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
- Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
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Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
- Investigate safety of work environment.
- Advise others on health and safety issues.
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Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
- Design industrial equipment.
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Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
- Develop software or computer applications.
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Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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