Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct sub-surface 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.

Tasks Include:

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.
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: 0.0%

National: + 9.6%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

National

$87,350.00

State

$81,100.00

Regional

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Description

Career Cluster:

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 70.50%
Master's Degree = 23.41%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession = 6.10%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 22.25%
Over 10 years = 21.72%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 21.62%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 21.17%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.01%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.59%
None = 3.65%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 31.29%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.41%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.59%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.43%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.15%
None = 9.04%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.10%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 26.23%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 20.30%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.95%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.21%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 11.39%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 8.88%
None or short demonstration = 3.03%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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.
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
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.
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Calculators or accessories (Calculators)
Clinometers
Plotter printers (Color plotting printers)
Gas detectors (Combustible gas detectors)
Scanners (Computer scanners)
Desktop computers
Plotter printers (Digital plotters)
Geological compasses (Directional compasses)
Hammers (Geological hammers)
Global positioning system receivers (Global positioning system GPS devices)
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
Personal computers
Geological compasses (Stratum compasses)
High capacity removable media drives (Universal serial bus USB flash drives)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

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

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD software
Carlson SurvCADD
Promine

Data base user interface and query software

GijimaAst Mining Solutions International Mine2-4D
Microsoft Access
Mincom MineScape
Minemax iGantt

Financial analysis software

Runge XERAS software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Microsoft Project
Primavera Systems software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Special Requirements

If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet one of the following:

   •   Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience
   •   Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.
   •   Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience
   •   Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum

LICENSURE FOR ENGINEERS:

Step 1:		Graduation The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university.
Step 2:		FE Exam The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds.
Step 3:		Work Experience Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience.
Step 4:		PE Exam Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October.

After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

   •   Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT
   •   Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience
   •   Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience
   •   Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years

EXAM:

   •   The Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam
   •   Must provide 3 references from licensed professional engineers

LICENSE RENEWAL: The Professional Engineer license must be renewed every two years.

Required Fees:

· Exam: $250 for Principles And Practice Exam; $140 for Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam (can vary by state)

· Renewal: $30

· Application: $40 (For Principles And Practice Exam); $20 (For Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam)

· Comity $ 40

· PE Exam rescore $ 25

· FE/PE out of state proctor $ 30

· Dishonored check $ 25

The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.

For More Information, Contact:

Virginia Department Of Professional And Occupational Regulation
Board For Architects / Prof. Engineers / Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, And Landscape Architects
3600 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230-4917
Phone: 804.367.8512
TTY: 804.367.9753
Fax: 804.367.2475
http://www.state.va.us/dpor/indexie.html

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Additional Resources

For general information about mining engineers contact:

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Inc.
P.O. Box 625002
Littleton, CO 80162-5002
http://www.smenet.org

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
90.25	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
75.75	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
69.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
66.50	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
66.25	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
60.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
58.25	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
56.25	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
55.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
55.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
55.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
75.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
68.75	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
68.75	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
65.50	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
65.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
62.50	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
59.50	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
59.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
56.25	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
56.25	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56.25	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00	Management of Material Resources	Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
53.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Management of Financial Resources	Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
50.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50.00	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
68.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
68.75	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
65.50	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
65.50	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
62.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
62.50	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
62.50	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
59.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
56.25	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
53.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53.00	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
92.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91.00	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
83.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81.75	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
79.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
77.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
76.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
74.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74.25	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
72.50	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
71.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
70.50	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
65.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
63.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
62.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
62.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
61.00	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
60.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
59.00	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
56.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
51.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
84.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
84.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
83.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
83.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
79.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
77.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
76.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
74.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
74.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
73.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
70.75	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
68.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
68.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
50.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
80.50	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
77.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
72.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
66.67	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
96.20	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
90.40	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
89.60	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
88.40	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
86.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
84.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
84.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
81.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
77.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
76.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
74.40	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
73.20	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
72.40	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
71.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
70.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
69.60	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
68.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
67.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
65.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
63.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
62.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
61.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
60.20	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
59.00	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
55.20	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
53.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
52.80	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
52.20	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
51.80	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$50,620.00	$90,070.00	$136,800.00
Virginia	$44,080.00	$81,100.00	$116,780.00

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	$39,628.31	$69,647.70	$109,256.74
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	6,400	7,000	+ 9.6%

State	2008	2018	% Change
Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%

Region	2008	2018	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	0	0	+ 0.0%
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	0	0	+ 0.0%
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	0	0	+ 0.0%
New River/Mt. Rogers	0	0	+ 0.0%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	0	0	+ 0.0%
Piedmont Workforce	0	0	+ 0.0%
Shenandoah Valley	0	0	+ 0.0%
South Central	0	0	+ 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia	70	72	+ 2.9%
West Piedmont	0	0	+ 0.0%
Western Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Interacting With Computers	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	4.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Training and Teaching Others	2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Titles

Civil Engineer
Design Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Manager
Exploration Engineer
Exploration Geologist
Geological Engineer
Geologist
Geophysical Engineer
Mine Analyst
Mine Development Engineer
Mine Engineer
Mine Engineering Manager
Mine Engineering Superintendent
Mine Engineering Supervisor
Mine Environmental Engineer
Mine Equipment Design Engineer
Mine Expert
Mine Exploration Engineer
Mine Inspector
Mine Manager
Mine Production Engineer
Mine Safety Director
Mine Safety Engineer
Mine Safety Manager
Mineral Engineer
Mining and Oil Field Equipment Design Engineer
Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test Engineer
Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer
Mining Consultant
Mining Engineer
Ore Dressing Engineer
Planning Engineer
Project Engineer
Safety Analyst
Safety Director
Safety Engineer
Safety Inspector
Safety Representative
Safety Supervisor
Seismic Engineer
Surveyor

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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

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