U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-2151.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and efficient mining operations through engineering expertise.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Inspect mining areas for safety hazards
The agent examines mining sites to identify unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
2
Prepare technical reports for stakeholders
The agent compiles and writes reports for mining, engineering, and management personnel.
3
Select mining methods based on criteria
The agent chooses or develops extraction methods considering safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
4
Design and implement mine safety programs
The agent coordinates safety initiatives, including protective equipment and rescue device maintenance.
5
Monitor and evaluate mine production rates
The agent assesses operational effectiveness by tracking and analyzing mine production metrics.

Tools used in this work

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMySQLOracle DatabaseSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.