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, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  • Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.

  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.