Mining Engineers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• conducting preliminary surveys of mineral petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors Geologists Geophysicists other mineral scientists and other engineers to determine the resources present the feasibility of extracting the reserves and the design and development of the extraction process
• preparing operation and project cost estimates and production schedules and reporting progress production and costs compared to budget
• determining the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of overburden and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
• preparing plans for tunnels and chambers location and construction of mine shafts layout of mine development and the application of appropriate mining techniques often using computer modelling
• assessing the natural technical financial and safety risks associated with the phases of the project development construction and operations
• determining the safety of processes order of extraction and safety of mine walls evaluating the risk of slippage and advising on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
• planning and coordinating the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency targets statutes safety guidelines and environmental conditions
• planning and conducting research and providing advice on engineering operations for the exploration location and extraction of petroleum and natural gas
• determining location for drilling
• deciding on types of derrick and equipment including seabed platforms
• devising methods of controlling the flow of oil and gas from wells

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you like maths and science? Engineering might be for you! Engineers are involved in the technical design and construction of large infrastructure such as mining equipment, aircrafts, electronics and more. There are many sub-industries in Engineering, so before you start your journey you’ll need to pick which area you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’d like to become an Aircraft Engineer and build and/or repair aircraft structures, avionic and mechanical systems? Civil Engineering covers the design and construction of things like bridges, dams, gas and water supply schemes and many other structures.Engineers have good attention to detail and love building and improving the way things work. You’ll need to have strong skills in mathematics and science and also be able to work as part of a team.

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