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Overview
The work uses geology, mineral deposit assessment, records, mine planning information and scientific reporting to support decisions by mine managers and engineers.
In job descriptions, look for mineral resources, mine development, production advice, geological characteristics, mine planning software, environmental issues and site remediation.
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Mine geologists turn geological evidence into practical mining advice. They may compare drill information, mineral structures, operating records and production plans before advising managers or engineers.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes mineral deposit characteristics, mine planning software, scientific reports, environmental impact, remediation strategies, land access discussions and clear communication about minerals.
Salary context
Pay context often follows site scale, advisory responsibility, production exposure, field conditions, planning software depth, environmental risk and whether the role supports active or prospective operations.
Career paths
Entry usually builds on geology and mineral-resource work. Development can lead toward senior mine geology, mine planning, resource estimation, environmental geology, technical management or specialist advisory roles.
Good to know
Check adverts for commodity type, mine stage, field time, reporting duties, software, production contact, environmental tasks and whether advice is expected for managers, engineers or external stakeholders.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for mine geologist work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is exploration geologist.
Explore this activitySupport activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include exploration geologist, geochemist and environmental geologist.
Explore this activitySupport activities for other mining and quarrying
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include exploration geologist, geochemist and environmental geologist.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
17-2151.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy71.2Technical testing and analysis09.1Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction08.91Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals05.2Mining of lignite43.13Test drilling and boring08.99Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.09.9Support activities for other mining and quarrying07.21Mining of uranium and thorium ores
Alternative labels
Occupation group
geologist (2114.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1790c821-c582-4944-8597-d2d4a66f6a6d |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2114.1.6 |
| ISCO group | 2114 |
| Concept type | Occupation |