采矿工程师

Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations

Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits

Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition

Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems and supporting structures

Design, develop and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, mapping or for monitoring mine conditions

Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists

Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines

Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports

Implement and coordinate mine safety programs

Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Mining engineers work closely with geologists, geological engineers, metallurgical engineers, and other engineers and scientists, and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization.

Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Engineering managers (See 20010 Engineering managers)

Geological engineers (See 21331 Geological engineers)

Geoscientists and oceanographers (See 21102 Geoscientists and oceanographers)

Metallurgical and materials engineers (See 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers)

Mine manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)

Petroleum engineers (See 21332 Petroleum engineers)