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Overview
The work links mining engineering, geology, electricity, safety procedures, accident investigation, emergency routines, records and training for mine staff.
In job descriptions, look for mine safety strategy, inspections, accident analysis, underground hazards, compliance work, emergency procedures, staff training and technical reports.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Mine health and safety engineering is technical prevention work in and around mining operations. It connects risk controls, emergency procedures, accident investigations, operating records and training for people working near heavy equipment and underground hazards.
Skills and specializations
Strong matches include safety engineering, geology, electricity, mining engineering, accident investigation, inspection of mine conditions, emergency management and clear scientific reporting. Supervising staff and training employees can be central parts of the role.
Salary context
Salary context depends on mine complexity, underground exposure, inspection authority, accident investigation duties, staff supervision, emergency responsibility and how much engineering judgment the role carries.
Career paths
Career movement can go toward senior mine safety engineer, health and safety manager, mining operations risk specialist, compliance lead, emergency planning specialist or technical training lead.
Good to know
Check whether adverts describe the mine type, underground hazards, inspection schedule, emergency duties, reporting line, staff supervision and responsibility for safety systems rather than only general health and safety support.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay 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.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include mineral processing engineer, mine development engineer and mine planning engineer.
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This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include quarry engineer, explosives engineer and mine planning engineer.
Explore this activityMINING AND QUARRYING
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include mine planning engineer, mine mechanical engineer and geological engineer.
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
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
19-5011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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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 consultancyBMINING AND QUARRYING43.12Site preparation
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals (2146)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d6d1af75-7811-4914-b16f-50441bcb0e74 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2146.7 |
| ISCO group | 2146 |
| Concept type | Occupation |