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environmental mining engineer

Environmental mining engineers oversee the environmental performance of mining operations.

Description

Environmental mining engineers oversee the environmental performance of mining operations. They develop and implement environmental systems and strategies to minimise environmental impacts.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products civil engineering engineering principles engineering processes chemistry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

impact of meteorological phenomena on mining operations biology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software manage environmental impact supervise staff assess environmental impact communicate on the environmental impact of mining prepare scientific reports address problems critically maintain records of mining operations troubleshoot develop environmental policy ensure compliance with safety legislation approve engineering design communicate on minerals issues ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop mine rehabilitation plan negotiate with stakeholders present reports

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)