Mining Engineer | Career Planet

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Other names for Mining Engineer:

Colliery Engineer
Marine Mining Engineer
Metalliferous Mining Engineer
Mine Ventilation Engineer
Open Cast Mining (including diamonds) Engineer
Rock Engineer
Surface Mining (including quarrying) Engineer
Underground Coal Mining Engineer

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What is a Mining Engineer?

A Mining Engineer is a kind of mechanical engineer. They are responsible for coming up with ideas and systems to make mining safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Mining can be extremely dangerous, so the work of the Mining Engineer is very important.

Some Mining Engineers might specialise in:

Research
Designing new equipment
Construction of mine shafts
A certain kind of mineral (eg diamonds, coal, etc)
Surface mining
Underground mining etc

What does a Mining Engineer do?

does research by visiting and investigating mines
analyses data
corrects faults in current systems and equipment (drills, ventilation etc)
designs new, safer systems and equipment
supervises prototypes
presents prototypes to managers / owners of mines
makes systems more efficient
makes sure all systems are safe for miners
assists with discovering mineral deposits
monitors shaft construction
inspects mines for safety issues

Are you . . . ?

interested in mining?
interested in engineering?
good at maths and science?
observant?
reliable and responsible?
safety conscious?
a team player?
methodical and organised?

How do I become a Mining Engineer?

PATH 1

Bachelor of Mining Engineering

University of Pretoria

PATH 2

Bachelor of Mining Engineering

3 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineer at ECSA)
Professional Review by ECSA
Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineer.

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