O*NET-SOC 17-2151.00

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct subsurface 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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.Core3569
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.Core3561
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.Supplemental3571
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.Core3568
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.Core3562
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.Supplemental3570
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.Supplemental3574
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.Core3565
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.Supplemental3575
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.Core3566
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.Core18610
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.Core3563
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.Supplemental3572
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.Core3567
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.Supplemental3573
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.Supplemental3576
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.Supplemental3578
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.Supplemental3577

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 45 examples in 17 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley MicroStationHot TechnologyIn Demand
Carlson SurvCADD
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Promine

Office suite software

Business software applications
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

CyberArk

Analytical or scientific software

Gemcom PCBC
Gemcom Surpac
Gemcom Whittle
GEO-SLOPE GeoStudio
Hellman & Schofield MP3
Maptek Vulcan
MineSight
Modular Mining Systems DISPATCH
Ohio Automation Integrated Computer Aided Mine Planning System ICAMPS
Overland Conveyor Belt Analyst
RungePincockMinarco XPAC
Schlumberger PIPESIM
Statistical software
Trimble Geomatics Office
Ventsim

Geographic information system

Geographic information system GIS systems

Data base user interface and query software

GijimaAst Mining Solutions International Mine2-4D
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Mincom MineScape
Minemax iGantt
MySQLHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Systems

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
SAP softwareHot Technology

Financial analysis software

RungePincockMinarco XERAS

Map creation software

Site mapping software

Clustering software

VMware

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Review technical documents to plan work.
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Research industrial processes or operations.
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Investigate safety of work environment.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate operational costs.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine operational methods.
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Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or computer applications.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Research topics in area of expertise.
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Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule operational activities.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design structures or facilities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Design industrial equipment.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical reports for internal use.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Prepare operational reports.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Resolve operational performance problems.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Direct construction activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on health and safety issues.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.