mine-geologist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — mine geologist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2151.00 (Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers).

Task statements

• [Core] Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
• [Core] Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
• [Core] Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
• [Core] Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
• [Core] Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
• [Core] Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
• [Core] Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
• [Supplemental] Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
• [Supplemental] Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
• [Supplemental] Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
• [Supplemental] Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
• [Supplemental] 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.
• [Supplemental] Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
• [Supplemental] Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
• [Supplemental] Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
• [Supplemental] Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on health and safety issues.
• Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
• Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
• Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
• Design industrial equipment.
• Design structures or facilities.
• Determine operational methods.
• Develop software or computer applications.
• Develop technical methods or processes.
• Direct construction activities.
• Estimate operational costs.
• Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
• Investigate safety of work environment.
• Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
• Prepare detailed work plans.
• Prepare operational reports.
• Prepare technical reports for internal use.
• Research industrial processes or operations.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Resolve operational performance problems.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Schedule operational activities.
• Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
• Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.