Nowadays, there are a large number of diverse professions. In regions where the coal industry is developed, such a profession as a mining engineer is popular.
Features
The relevance of this profession increasing every day. The reason for this was the development of various industries that need to be provided with raw materials. We will find out who such a mining engineer is. First of all, he is a specialist who received a diploma of higher education in his profile. A mining engineer is a highly qualified specialist who must possess the knowledge of a geologist and designer.
Workers in this field also need to know the basics of mathematics and science. This is an exciting and responsible profession. She possesses extensive knowledge directly related to nature in certain areas.
Mining engineers are indirectly involved in the extraction and processing of valuable natural resources. It can be gold, coal, ore, salt.
Pros and cons of the profession
The main advantages of this profession are that it is quite prestigious, in demand and paid well. Specialists in this field of activity receive a good salary, which provides an excellent incentive and motivation for further work. The main workplace is a warm office, so this work can not be called dirty or dusty. Only a few times a month does a mining engineer have to descend into a mine or other dusty mine.
He has a great prospect of finding work in foreign countries. And this is not only great earnings, but also the opportunity to get a permanent job abroad, as well as to see the world with your own eyes.In addition, there is every chance 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, however, there is great competition among engineers when looking for work. Besides, very often have to travel on business trips, especially to distant objects, which is not very popular with family people. The training is also quite complicated, and the specialty itself is very responsible in the future in work in production. This profession requires good health, as sometimes it will be required to supervise the work by direct descent into deep mines or mining.
Responsibilities
All duties that fall on the 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 that is designed for the extraction, search or transportation of extracted natural deposits. The duty of the mining engineer is development of ventilation systems, water supply systems, supply of electricity to mines and quarries. Under his leadership, oil and gas wells are installed, as well as drilling rigs. The profession includes the maintenance and recording of documents and drawings.
One of the main tasks of an engineer is to check mechanisms and equipment for breakdowns, and even repair them if necessary. And also the engineer determines the places for drilling a tunnel or mine, leads the development of quarries and mines, ensures maximum safety there. The mining engineer should be familiar with the basics of geology, especially in the area where the work is supposed. He must understand the whole technology of mining and their purpose. Must participate in the organization of mining and organization of individual production processes. He should be familiar with the laws of continuum mechanics, the thermodynamic processes in the formation during mining. He is always ready for any complications that arise during the passage of workings. It is his responsibility to resolve these problems, as well as ways to prevent them.
This specialist must be able to provide the development with the necessary technical and technological equipment. And also participates in the placement of special mining teams at work places and provides them with all the necessary tools and equipment. The development of projects, the passage of mine workings, the preparation of passports for drilling and blasting operations and the fastening of workings are also on this professional.
Together with mechanics, he must develop and schedule maintenance of technical equipment, as well as monitor its implementation.
Personal qualities
It is not enough to study diligently and get an appropriate higher education. A very important thing for a mining engineer is the presence of personal qualities that the employer appreciates. A specialist in this industry should have an analytical mindset, excellent memory and operational thinking, he must quickly make decisions and respond to emergency situations. Organizational abilities, as well as the ability to be a leader, so that his subordinates respect and help in every way in all production matters, are greatly appreciated. Responsibility, practicality, attentiveness and emotional stability are also important. Indeed, the life of many people and the stable financial condition of the enterprise depend on the wrong decision.
Education
A mining engineer is necessarily a higher education. It is necessary to find a university that can teach a student all the necessary knowledge and skills. For this we need educational institutions in which there are the following areas:
- geological exploration technology;
- oil and gas business;
- open cast mining;
- mine and underground construction.
The training provides in-depth knowledge of biology and mathematical analysis. In addition, it will be necessary to learn and know all the norms and standards for drawings and plans. There should be a good legislative framework, an understanding of where ore mining can be carried out, and where absolutely it cannot be done.
In Russia, there are quite a few higher education institutions that provide such knowledge. For example, this is the Kuzbass State Technical University, Siberian State Industrial University. And also this profession can be mastered at 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 education, you can undergo retraining for the desired specialty. All requirements for the profession described, 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.
average salary
Mining Engineer Profession - This is a pretty high paying profession. 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. Work abroad can bring to the family income an amount several times greater than in Russia.
Where to work?
After graduation, every graduate dreams of a good job. But employers are not in a hurry to take young specialists, since basically it takes 3 years of experience. Therefore, start with small companies that have just begun their work in the mining business. These can be exploration or gas production organizations, research institutes and environmental committees. They need young specialists, since specialists with experience require a large salary, and the company at the development stage does not have such opportunities.
Together with a developing company, you can get the necessary experience, and if in a few years the production grows stronger, then 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 beyond the norm. This may be due to an unexpected breakdown or urgent delivery of the project.
And although the workplace of a mining specialist is an office, very often you will have to spend time directly at the site.
