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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

$97.49K Median Salary 400 Job Openings (Annual Projection) 4.8% Job Growth

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About This Career

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.

Reported Job Titles

Mine Engineer, Mining Consultant, Mining Engineer, Planning Engineer, Project Engineer, Safety Engineer, Safety Representative

Skills You'll Need

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Abilities

Category Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Mathematical Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Fluency of Ideas
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Originality
Number Facility
Selective Attention
Visualization
Far Vision
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Design
English Language
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Administrative
Physics
Economics and Accounting
Computers and Electronics

Skills

Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Active Listening
Mathematics
Monitoring
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Active Learning
Coordination
Science
Time Management
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Monitoring

Technology Skills

Data base user interface and query software
Presentation software
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Configuration management software
Electronic mail software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
Office suite software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Operating system software
Word processing software
Financial analysis software
Map creation software

Tools

Geological compasses
Plotter printers
Tape measures
Scanners
Hammers
Notebook computers
Gas detectors
High capacity removable media drives
Pocket calculator
Global positioning system GPS receiver
Clinometers
Desktop computers
Personal computers