Mining Engineer Career Description
Mining engineers are responsible for the effective, profitable and safe operation of mining undertakings.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
Mining engineers are usually involved with the reclaiming of minerals and rock products from the earth's crust.
Mining engineers play an important role in the planning, design and erection of new mines and the extension of existing mines. At working mines they plan, manage and control the mining activities. Mining-engineers are responsible for the effective management of the mine with special reference to 'profitability and the safety of the workers.
The requirements of the mining industry are of such a nature that mining engineers work together with geologists, mechanical, civil, electrical, metallurgical and industrial engineers.
Mining engineers are also involved in the research and development of new mining equipment and mining methods to enhance the profitability of the mines and to improve working conditions.
Most mining engineers are in charge of the management team that is concerned with the economical reclaiming of the relevant minerals. These activities include planning, safety, ventilation, cooling, and segregation minerals. For the sake of profitability, mining engineers must have thorough knowledge of technical and financial mine valuation.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need?
Mining engineers must be physically tough, with an above-average intelligence. Creativity, inquisitiveness and initiative will be an advantage for any mining engineer.
Because mining engineers' achievements depend mainly on the dedication and motivation of their staff, it is important that they relate well to all kinds of people. It is a prerequisite that mining engineers are competent in as many languages as possible.
Mining engineers must also be inventive, innovative and have some knowledge of the application of the most recent technology and wider application of computers, to ensure the profitability and future of the mines. They must be good at organizing and management and have good communication skills.
Where can I work?
Promotion opportunities are good and many mining engineers hold high management and executive posts in the industry.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
Mining engineers can work as independent consultants for mines.
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