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Mining Engineer
A mining engineer is both a mining expert and an engineer.
Backed by a team of other experts he or she has to decide how to optimally mine an ore deposit, design an entire operation and integrate and coordinate the components of the mining effort into an operation of clockwork precision.
Mine operating components include drilling; blasting; loading the ore; transportation of ore, waste, and supplies; ventilation and refrigeration; ground support; and pumping water.
What a Mining Engineer does
Working closely with geologists and mine surveyors, mining engineers essentially have to ensure that the mining operation is well planned, efficient, healthy and safe to work in. To this end, computer technology is continually advancing and plays a major part in every role of the mining engineer.
Mining engineers are involved in the design scheduling, budgeting, project management, supervision, monitoring and quality control of mines and mining systems.
As with all other inter-linked components that define a gold company, this activity must be performed in a manner that will ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees, maximise productivity, optimise the return to shareholders and maintain a healthy environment for the communities in which our operations are conducted.
Working in a way that minimises the impact of mining on the environment, mining engineers work closely with the environmental team to plan the operation from project development through closure and direct efforts to restore and rehabilitate areas impacted by mining.
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Mining Engineer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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