Mining Engineers Assess The Feasibility And Productivity Of Potential Mine Locations And Plan, Manage And Optimise The Extraction Of Surface And Underground Deposits.
Mining Engineer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities
costing and organising supplies
planning and implementing extraction systems.
assessing the feasibility of new sites
managing budgets
managing construction projects (e.g. to reclaim sites, fill in disused shafts etc)
ensuring that operations comply with health and safety requirements
training and supervising staff
liaising with and advising managerial and technical staff (geologists, engineers etc.)
ascertaining extraction risks
using specialist computer applications to maximise planning and production
