Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Job Description: Conduct sub-surface 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.

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Deductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Design, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Mathematics.

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Work Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Getting Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Processing Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Category Flexibility
  
Visualization
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Originality
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Far Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Memorization
  
Depth Perception
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Time Sharing
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Reaction Time
  
Auditory Attention
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Control Precision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Trunk Strength
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
  
Design
  
Mathematics
  
Physics
  
Production and Processing
  
Administration and Management
  
Chemistry
  
Geography
  
Law and Government
  
English Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Building and Construction
  
Mechanical
  
Transportation
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Education and Training
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Biology
  
Communications and Media
  
Psychology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Telecommunications
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
History and Archeology
  

Wages

California
$108,650  
 
Illinois
$104,910  
 
Texas
$95,860  
 
Alaska
$93,760  
 
Colorado
$91,180  
 
Alabama
$90,830  
 
Louisiana
$88,920  
 
Washington
$87,740  
 
Nevada
$87,650  
 
North Dakota
$84,180  
 
Indiana
$82,060  
 
Minnesota
$81,470  
 
Missouri
$80,530  
 
Wyoming
$80,280  
 
New Mexico
$79,830  
 
South Carolina
$79,490  
 
Kentucky
$77,650  
 
Massachusetts
$76,990  
 
Arizona
$76,910  
 
Idaho
$75,790  
 
New York
$73,710  
 
Utah
$72,030  
 
Michigan
$71,380  
 
Oklahoma
$70,260  
 
South Dakota
$70,200  
 
Kansas
$70,180  
 
Montana
$69,720  
 
Virginia
$68,770  
 
West Virginia
$68,660  
 
Ohio
$68,430  
 
Arkansas
$66,350  
 
Tennessee
$64,560  
 
Florida
$61,980  
 
Pennsylvania
$60,780  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Mathematics
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Writing
  
Operations Analysis
  
Speaking
  
Systems Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Science
  
Time Management
  
Active Listening
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Coordination
  
Instructing
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Programming
  
Learning Strategies
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Negotiation
  
Technology Design
  
Equipment Selection
  
Troubleshooting
  
Service Orientation
  
Operation and Control
  

Work Values

Working Conditions
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
  
Attention to Detail
  
Initiative
  
Dependability
  
Independence
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Innovation
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Cooperation
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Contact With Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Degree of Automation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
  
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
  
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
  
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
  
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
  
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
  
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
  
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
  
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
  
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
  
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
  
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
  
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession