Mining Engineering
Transcript: Mining Engineers Mining engineers: usually regular hours, may work longer hours to meet deadlines, may need to be on call, work in offices, laboratories mine sites,in isolated locations, conditions may be dangerous, noisy and dirty, cramped or confined, they work in underground mines, or uncomfortable due to weather conditions work above ground may travel or work overseas In the U.S. ......... Regular salary: $55,882-95,417 Bonuses:$507-15,929 Profit Sharing:$755-9,933 Total Profit:$57,059-103,083 A bachelor degree is needed for a career in Mining Engineering .Mining Engineers must have a strong background in math and science, good organizational skills and strong problem solving abilities. Creativity and the ability to communicate effectively are also needed. Some courses that students need to take cover geology, mining operation, mine design, metallurgy and environmental reclamation. Websites:http://education-portal.com/articles/Mining_Engineer_Job_Description_and_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Mining_Engineer.html http://www.careers.govt.nz/default.aspx?id0=40103&id1=j28520 www.payscale.com Working Conditions Responsibilities Salary