Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

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.

Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.

Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.

Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.

Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.

Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.

Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.

Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.

Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.