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.
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