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

  • Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

  • 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.

  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  • 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.

  • Investigate safety of work environment.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Review technical documents to plan work.