what kind of jobs do mining engineers do?
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what kind of jobs do mining engineers do?

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It is also called mineral engineer. The link below gives a long but very detailed description. http://www.campusstarter.com/careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=185 A shorter definition: Engineering concerned with the discovery, development, and exploitation of coal, ores, and minerals, as well as the cleaning, sizing, and dressing of the product. Also known as mineral engineering. http://www.answers.com/mining+engineering?cat=technology Here is a job vacancy. I don't know how long this link will stay active. It will give a better understanding of what is expected from an applicant. http://www.expatsdirect.com/ed/overseas-jobs.cfm?ID=59146&q=Senior+Mining+Engineer&c=Australia While an older document, this gives quite a description on what is involved: http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/gs0880.pdf

Short answer: Mining engineers are responsible for the effective, profitable and safe operation of mining undertakings. http://www.career-descriptions.co.uk/mining-engineer-career-description.htm Longer answer: Mining Engineers find, extract, and prepare coal, metals, and minerals for use by manufacturing industries and utilities. They design open pit and underground mines, supervise the construction of mine shafts 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 and metallurgical engineers to locate and appraise new ore deposits. Others 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 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. http://www.mine-engineer.com/mining/mine11.htm List of typical work activities: (this would vary according to the nature of the mine or site) - liaising with engineers, geologists and other staff; - overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine; - ensuring that operations are functioning smoothly; - assuring the safety of mining equipment; - monitoring activities underground; - assessing mine equipment supplies; - managing monthly budgets; - keeping detailed records; - learning new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting; - overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as ventilation; - costing and scheduling supplies; - assessing new mining sites; - establishing extraction systems; - planning for transition from surface to underground mining operations. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_types_of_jobs/Types_of_Job/p!eipaL?state=showocc&idno=156&pageno=1
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