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

  • Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

  • Accessibility Specialist
  • Mine Development Engineer
  • Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer
  • Mining and Tunneling Project 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.

  • Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  • Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  • Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  • Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  • Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  • 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.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.

  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.