How do they match: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

  • Conduct subsurface 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.

  • Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  • 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.
  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.

  • Investigate safety of work environment.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.