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. 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.

Alternative Labels

mine hydrologist

mining hydrologist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

address problems critically advise on construction materials advise on geology for mineral extraction design infrastructure for surface mines manage geotechnical staff plan geotechnical investigations in the field prepare scientific reports supervise staff use mine planning software

Essential Knowledge

geology impact of geological factors on mining operations

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on archaeological sites install rock movement monitoring devices interpret seismic data mine dump design test raw minerals

Optional Knowledge

health and safety hazards underground

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/efc75d4e-dfbf-4178-929c-0ae198801c36

Status

released

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