Mining Engineer
Plan mining operations that will result in the safe, efficient and environmentally sound extraction of minerals, ores, petroleum or natural gas from the earth.
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Nov 2018
Mining is tough business and engineering is the blood and life of mining projects
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
Specialisationdrill and blast, production, scheduling, mine planning
The good thingsThe role has diversity of tasks. No design work is the same as the other so each time one comes up, it's challenging your brain to come up with a unique piece of work though using the same criteria in...
The challengesThe role sometimes involves working away from home and that can be demanding and challenging for families. Working environments can sometimes be very harsh; excessively hot or cold, dry, arid, remote,...
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Dec 2024
As a senior mining engineer, my experience has been defined by leading complex projects, solving challenging technical problems, managing diverse teams, and ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mining operations, all while navigating the pressures and responsibilities of a high-stakes environment.
Reviewer's QualificationGraduate Certificate of Mining Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsbeing a senior mine engineer include leadership opportunities, intellectual challenges, high rewards, job stability, and the chance to influence both technology and sustainability in the mining indust...
The challengeshile the senior mine engineer role offers many benefits, the job can also come with significant challenges, including high stress, long hours, safety risks, remote locations, and environmental or regu...
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