Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
O*NET Code: 17-2151.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Coal Mine InspectorEngineerExploration EngineerField EngineerGeological EngineerGeophysical EngineerGeotechnical EngineerGeotechnical Project EngineerMetal Mine InspectorMine AnalystMine Development EngineerMine EngineerMine Environmental EngineerMine ExpertMine Exploration EngineerMine Production EngineerMine Safety EngineerMineral EngineerMining and Oil Well Equipment Research EngineerMining and Tunneling Project Engineer
⚡ Skills (21)
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Listening4/100
Mathematics4/100
Monitoring4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (47)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MySQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Database
Data base user interface and query software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Business software applications
Office suite software
0Carlson SurvCADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0CyberArk
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0GEO-SLOPE GeoStudio
Analytical or scientific software
0Gemcom PCBC
Analytical or scientific software
0Gemcom Surpac
Analytical or scientific software
0Gemcom Whittle
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0GijimaAst Mining Solutions International Mine2-4D
Data base user interface and query software
0Hellman & Schofield MP3
Analytical or scientific software
0Maptek Vulcan
Analytical or scientific software
0Mincom MineScape
Data base user interface and query software
0MineSight
Analytical or scientific software
0Minemax iGantt
Data base user interface and query software
0Modular Mining Systems DISPATCH
Analytical or scientific software
0Ohio Automation Integrated Computer Aided Mine Planning System ICAMPS
Analytical or scientific software
0Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Primavera Systems
Project management software
0Overland Conveyor Belt Analyst
Analytical or scientific software
0Promine
Computer aided design CAD software
0RungePincockMinarco XERAS
Financial analysis software
0RungePincockMinarco XPAC
Analytical or scientific software
0Schlumberger PIPESIM
Analytical or scientific software
0Site mapping software
Map creation software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Structure query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Trimble Geomatics Office
Analytical or scientific software
0VMware
Clustering software
0Ventsim
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers → Environmental Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (85% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 3
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Science
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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