Mining & Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Also called: Mine Engineer, Mining Engineer, Engineer, Geologist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
- Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Safety and Government
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Computer aided design CAD software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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