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mining geotechnical engineer

Mining geotechnical engineers in mining perform engineering, hydrological and geological tests and analyses to improve the safety and efficiency of mineral operations.

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DESCRIPTION

Mining geotechnical engineers in mining perform engineering, hydrological and geological tests and analyses to improve the safety and efficiency of mineral operations. They oversee the collection of samples and the taking of measurements using geotechnical investigation methods and techniques. They model the mechanical behaviour of the rock mass and contribute to the design of the mine geometry.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
health and safety hazards underground

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
plan geotechnical investigations in the field
supervise staff
manage geotechnical staff
OPTIONALOptional competences
test raw minerals
install rock movement monitoring devices

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Skills overview

17total
11 essential
6 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 11 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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