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

  • Mine Production Engineer

  • 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.

  • Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  • Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  • 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.
  • Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  • Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.

  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Investigate safety of work environment.
  • Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.