Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

Description

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.

Description

Plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth.

Tasks include

• Plans and designs mining operations, including the location and layout of the mine development
• Researches and improves the efficiency and safety of mining methods and equipment
• Monitors and evaluates mining operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Assesses mineral reserves and analyses production costs to determine the viability of mining projects
• Conducts geological surveys and analyses data to identify mineral deposits
• Optimises procedures to extract raw materials from the ground using blasting, drilling and other excavation methods