华盛顿协议认证的工学学位，或者
A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree
OR
相当于工学学位、荣誉工学学位或工学硕士的资格，或者
Either a qualification comparable to a:
Bachelor of Engineering,
or Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours),
or Master of Engineering degree
OR
7级或7级以上资格，此资格有IPENZ的信函，证明此学位符合新西兰对于特许专业工程师的注册要求，或者
A qualification at Level 7 or higher with a letter from IPENZ certifying
that the degree and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’ in New Zealand
OR
在新西兰注册特许专业工程师
NZ registration as a ‘Chartered Professional Engineer’
Mining Engineers work together with geologists to investigate and carry out the extraction of ore bodies and mineral deposits, as well as the extraction of non-metallic ores and fuels such as coal and uranium. They are responsible for planning the safest and most cost effective way of removing minerals from the ground, rivers or the sea bed. They may be involved with designing, installing and supervising the use of mining machinery and equipment and for inspecting the progress of mining operations.
Computerised techniques are often used in the development and operation of mines. Mining Engineers are responsible for protecting conditions for both people and the environment in the vicinity of mines. Mining Engineers work on mining sites and in head offices of mining companies. Many mines are located in remote areas and young graduates should be prepared to travel and live in non-urban areas. Salaries for those working in the mining area are usually well above that for most other professionals and the opportunities for travel are excellent.
Experienced mining Engineers have a wide range of career options including mine planning and design, operations management, technical specialists, contracting, consulting, the mines inspectorate, investment analysts and advisers, research, tertiary education and general management.
Mining engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting mineral
resources from the earth.
Mining engineers may work on site in remote areas. They often work for
international companies and may travel or work overseas.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Mining Engineer earn an average of $2761 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $143572 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
enjoy technical work
willing to adhere to safety requirements
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
good oral and written communication skills
aptitude for computing and design
practical and creative
able to work independently or as part of a team
able to accept responsibility
able to think and act decisively.
This job also involves:
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Industrial Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of INDUSTRIAL ARTS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an industrial arts-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Mining Engineer
Mining engineers may perform the following tasks:
conduct investigations of mineral deposits and undertake evaluations in collaboration with geologists, other earth scientists and economists to determine whether the mineral deposits can be mined profitably
determine the most suitable method of mining the minerals, taking into account factors such as the depth and characteristics of the deposit and its surroundings
prepare the layout of the mine development and the procedure by which the minerals are to be mined
prepare plans for mines, including tunnels and shafts for underground operations, and pits and haulage roads for open-cut operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) packages
plan and coordinate the employment of mining staff and selection of equipment with regard to efficiency, safety and environmental conditions
talk to geologists and other engineers about the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, as well as infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies
coordinate with the operations supervisor to ensure proper implementation of plans
operate computers to assist with calculations, prepare estimates on the cost of the operation and control expenditure when mines begin production
oversee the construction of the mine and the installation of the plant machinery and equipment
ensure that mining regulations are observed, including the proper use and care of explosives, and the correct ventilation to allow the removal of dust and gases
conduct research aimed at improving efficiency and safety in mines
establish first aid and emergency services facilities at the mines.