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

  • Accessibility Specialist

  • 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.
  • Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  • 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.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.

  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.