Quarry Engineer - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • To become a mining engineer, you will need a degree in a relevant subject such as mining engineering or geology.
• • There are a small number of postgraduate mining engineering courses available.
• • Work experience will boost your job applications and give you insights into the work involved in this career.
• • Directly relevant experience can be difficult to organise for safety reasons, but related placements, internships and periods of voluntary work will offer the same benefits.
• • Look for opportunities with engineering and environmental consulting firms, or voluntary work involving environmental or safety-related skills.
• • Most mining engineering degree courses offer periods of practical mining experience - these can provide a useful source of contacts for work experience and employment.
• • You could also consider joining the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining as a student member to access training and networking opportunities.
• • Different countries have varying requirements for entry into the profession in terms of experience and academic qualifications, so it's important to research the requirements and gain a qualification that will be accepted.
• • Achieving chartered (CEng) status with the Engineering Council can help to demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to your field.
• • To become chartered, you will need an accredited bachelors degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus an appropriate masters degree (MEng) or doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution such as the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
• • You will also be eligible with an integrated MSc.

Responsibilities:

• • Assessing the commercial potential of new mine sites.
• • Ascertaining the risks associated with new sites.
• • Carrying out surveys to establish the locations of deposits.
• • Producing models or plans for possible mining sites.
• • Planning mine infrastructure and systems, such as ventilation, using specialist software.
• • Assessing equipment needs and safety.
• • Ensuring that operations comply with health and safety requirements.
• • Managing budgets.
• • Working with other mine professionals, including geologists and construction staff.
• • Training and supervising staff.
• • Liaising with and advising managerial and technical staff.
• • Monitoring productivity and safety reports.
• • Collecting and analyzing data.
• • Keeping records.
• • Working on mine decommissioning projects.