All about the mining engineer profession

Nowadays, there are a wide variety of professions. In regions where the coal industry is developed, such a profession as a mining engineer is popular.

The relevance of this profession increases every day. The reason for this was the development of various industries that need to be provided with raw materials. Let's find out who the mining engineer is. First of all, he is a specialist who has received a higher education diploma in his field. A mining engineer is a highly qualified specialist who must have the knowledge of a geologist and designer.

Workers in this field also need to know the basics of mathematics and science. This is a fun and challenging profession. She has extensive knowledge directly related to nature in certain areas.

The main advantages of this profession are that it is quite prestigious, in demand and well paid... Specialists in this field of activity receive a good salary, which gives an excellent incentive and motivation for further work. The main workplace is a warm office, so this kind of work cannot be called dirty or dusty. Only a few times a month does a mining engineer have to go down into a mine or other dusty development.

He has a great prospect of finding a job in foreign countries. And this is not only big earnings, but also the opportunity to get a permanent job abroad, as well as see the world with your own eyes.In addition, there are all the chances of mastering new technologies and expanding their professional knowledge and experience.

Among the minuses, it can be noted that although the profession is in demand, there is a lot of competition among engineers when looking for a job. Besides, very often you have to go on business trips, especially to distant objects, which is not very pleasant for family people. Education is also quite complicated, and the specialty itself is distinguished by great responsibility in the future in the work in production. Good health is necessary for this profession, as sometimes it will be required to supervise the work by direct descent into deep mines or mining operations.

All responsibilities that fall on a mining engineer are developed individually at each enterprise and are set in the job description. A specialist in this profession is engaged in the design of equipment at the enterprise, which is intended for the extraction, search or transportation of mined natural deposits. It is the responsibility of a mining engineer development of ventilation systems, water supply systems, supply of electricity to mines and quarries. Under his leadership, oil and gas wells and drilling rigs are being installed. The profession includes the maintenance and accounting of documents and drawings.

One of the main tasks of an engineer is to check mechanisms and equipment for breakdowns, and, if necessary, even repair them. And also the engineer determines the places for drilling a tunnel or mine, leads the development of quarries and mines, and ensures maximum safety there. The mining engineer should be familiar with the basics of geology, especially in the area where the work is intended. He must understand the entire technology of mine workings and their purpose. Must participate in the organization of the passage of mine workings and the organization of individual production processes. He should be familiar with the laws of continuum mechanics, thermodynamic processes in the reservoir during mining. He is always ready for any complications that arise during the passage of the workings. He is responsible for the methods of eliminating these problems, as well as how to prevent them.

This specialist must be able to provide the workings with the necessary technical and technological equipment. And also participates in the placement of special mining brigades in places of work and provides them with all the necessary tools and equipment. The development of projects, the passage of mine workings, the preparation of certificates for drilling and blasting operations and fastening of workings are also the responsibility of this professional.

It is not enough to study diligently and get an appropriate higher education. It is very important for a mining engineer to have personal qualities that the employer values... A specialist in this industry must have an analytical mindset, excellent memory and operational thinking, he must quickly make decisions and respond to emergency situations. Organizational skills are highly valued, as well as the ability to be a leader, so that his subordinates respect him and help him in every possible way in all production matters. Responsibility, practicality, attentiveness and emotional stability are also important. Indeed, the lives of many people and a stable financial condition at the enterprise depend on the wrong decision.

A mining engineer is a must with a higher education. It is necessary to find a university that can teach the student all the necessary knowledge and skills. This requires educational institutions in which there are the following areas:

• geological exploration technology;
• oil and gas business;
• open pit mining;
• mine and underground construction.

In training, a deep knowledge of biology and mathematical analysis is given. In addition, you will need to learn and know all the norms and standards for drawings and plans. There must be a good legislative base, an understanding of where ore mining can be carried out, and where it is absolutely impossible to do it.

There are quite a few higher educational institutions in Russia that provide such knowledge. For example, these are Kuzbass State Technical University, Siberian State Industrial University. And also this profession can be mastered at the St. Petersburg State University, there is "Oil and Gas Business", at the Belgorod State National Research University, where the faculty of "Physical processes of mining or oil and gas production" is provided. In higher educational institutions, you can undergo retraining for the desired specialty. All requirements for the described profession, which relate to knowledge, education and responsibilities, are included in the state regulatory document called Professional standard of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation.

Mining Engineer Profession - this is a fairly highly paid specialty. It all depends on the field of work and the employer, as well as on the length of service and professionalism. The average salary in Russia is from 50 to 100 thousand rubles. In the northern regions, specialists in this industry earn up to 200 thousand rubles. Working abroad can bring a family income several times more than in Russia.

After graduation, every graduate dreams of a good job. But employers are in no hurry to hire young specialists, since they generally require at least 3 years of work experience. Therefore, start with small companies that have just started their work in the mining business. These can be geological or gas production organizations, research institutes and environmental committees. They need young specialists, since experienced specialists require large salaries, and a company at the development stage does not have such opportunities.

Together with a developing company, you can gain the necessary experience, and if in a few years the production gets stronger, it will deservedly be able to pay you a more decent salary. You need to be prepared for the fact that very often you will work in excess of the norm. This may be due to an unexpected breakdown or an urgent delivery of the project.