Mining engineer will be responsible for planning and designing the mine so that they are safe and commercially viable.

Typical duties will include:

• 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 analysing data
• keeping records
• working on mine decommissioning projects.