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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.

Skills assessment authority
Engineers Australia
Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Visas for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

Skilled Independent (189)Skilled Nominated (190)Skilled Work Regional (491)Skills in Demand (482)Employer Nomination (186)Skilled Employer Regional (494)

Main tasks

  • Plans and designs mining operations, including the location and layout of the mine development
  • Researches and improves the efficiency and safety of mining methods and equipment
  • Monitors and evaluates mining operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Assesses mineral reserves and analyses production costs to determine the viability of mining projects
  • Conducts geological surveys and analyses data to identify mineral deposits
  • Optimises procedures to extract raw materials from the ground using blasting, drilling and other excavation methods

Specialisations

Drill and Blast Engineer (Mining)Process Engineer (Mining)

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing may be required.

State nomination

7 state(s) nominate Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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