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, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working 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.

  • Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
  • Design structures or facilities.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Prepare technical reports for internal use.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.