Jobs, Careers and Occupations

Mining Jobs, Occupations and Careers

Mining / Mineral Processing

Mining / mineral processing companies explore for, develop, mine, quarry, and/or process metallic and/or nonmetallic minerals.

Mining / mineral processing occupations include mine and mineral process plant superintendents, mining engineers, mineral process engineers, prospectors, underground shift bosses, mine inspectors and all positions requiring specialized knowledge of mines and minerals. Also includes geologists, geophysicists, geodesists, geotechnical engineers, geological technicians and GIS personnel.

Mining and geological engineers find, extract and prepare coal, metals and minerals for use by manufacturing industries and utilities. They design open pit and underground mines, often using computers; supervise the construction of mineshafts and tunnels in underground operations; and devise methods for transporting minerals to processing plants.

Mining engineers are responsible for the safe, economical and environmentally sound operation of mines. Some mining engineers work with geologists, mineral process engineers and metallurgical engineers to locate and appraise new ore deposits.

Others mining engineers develop new mining equipment or direct mineral processing operations to separate minerals from the dirt, rock and other materials with which they are mixed.

Mining engineers frequently specialize in the mining of one mineral or metal, such as coal, copper, diamonds or gold.

With increased emphasis on protecting the environment, many mining engineers work to solve problems related to land reclamation and water and air pollution.

Mining safety engineers use their knowledge of mine design and practices to ensure the safety of workers and to comply with safety regulations. They inspect walls and roof surfaces, test air samples, and examine mining equipment for compliance with safety practices.

Mining Related Industries

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