Australia is a major supplier of many natural resources, including coal, copper, bauxite, and gold. With the strong demand for Australian minerals continues to fuel mining activity in Australia, mining engineers are highly sought after and very well paid. Richard Dale manager of Robert Walters mining and engineering recruitment division outlines how you can become a mining engineer and what the role involves.
What does a mining engineer do?Mining engineers evaluate, plan, and oversee the building of mines. They also manage mining projects and monitor mines for their safety, environmental impact and efficiency. It involves all phases of mining operations: from exploration and discovery, through feasibility, development, production, processing and marketing, to final land restoration and rehabilitation.
What skills do I need in order to become a mining engineer?
To be a mining engineer you need an interest in natural resources and science, an understanding of the effects of mining on their surrounding environments, technical knowledge, problem solving, communication and management skills.
To be a mining engineer you need an interest in natural resources and science, an understanding of the effects of mining on their surrounding environments, technical knowledge, problem solving, communication and management skills.
Mining engineers should be prepared to work in outdoor conditions, at times remote from major cities. You will be working with outdoor and underground elements, which can be physically demanding. Being in good shape will decrease the stress that is put on your body by working in all types of weather conditions.
Which qualifications do I need in order to become a mining engineer?
To become a qualified mining engineer a Bachelor of Engineering can be undertaken at many major Australian universities. A straight major in mining engineering integrates theory and practical application and involves mathematics, basic, earth and engineering sciences. Minors are available in minerals process engineering and geo-mechanics. Internships and work experience is also highly sought after, as many skills can only be gained through practical activities.
To become a qualified mining engineer a Bachelor of Engineering can be undertaken at many major Australian universities. A straight major in mining engineering integrates theory and practical application and involves mathematics, basic, earth and engineering sciences. Minors are available in minerals process engineering and geo-mechanics. Internships and work experience is also highly sought after, as many skills can only be gained through practical activities.
What area of mining can I work in?
There are many areas you can then go onto specialising in, for example, economic evaluation, drill and blast, ventilation, or design work. You could also specialise in a particular type of mining, such as underground or open pit mining, gold or coal mining.
There are many areas you can then go onto specialising in, for example, economic evaluation, drill and blast, ventilation, or design work. You could also specialise in a particular type of mining, such as underground or open pit mining, gold or coal mining.
How much can I earn working as a mining engineer?
In Australia mining engineers can expect to earn anywhere between $90 – 180k, depending on experience, location and speciality. For further insight into engineering salaries and recruitment trends access Robert Walters quarterly Mining and Engineering market updates.
In Australia mining engineers can expect to earn anywhere between $90 – 180k, depending on experience, location and speciality. For further insight into engineering salaries and recruitment trends access Robert Walters quarterly Mining and Engineering market updates.
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