Mining and Geological Engineers
On the Job
Mining and Geological Engineers identify the characteristics of possible land or mining sites. They determine whether conditions and equipment are safe for mining.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Determine operational methods.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Investigate safety of work environment.
- Review technical documents to plan work.
- Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Prepare technical reports for internal use.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
- Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
- Advise others on health and safety issues.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Sitting.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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