National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011
Introduction

2143 - Mining engineers

Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. Mining engineers are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • mine design engineer
    • mine development engineer
    • mine layout engineer
    • mine production engineer
    • mine safety engineer
    • mine ventilation engineer
    • mineral engineer
    • mining engineer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Engineering managers (0211)
    • Geological engineers (2144)
    • Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)
    • Metallurgical and materials engineers (2142)
    • Mine managers (See 0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)
    • Petroleum engineers (2145)

  • Main duties

    Mining engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations
    • Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits
    • Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition
    • Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems and supporting structures
    • Design, develop and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
    • Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists
    • Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines
    • Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports
    • Implement and co-ordinate mine safety programs
    • Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
    • A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
    • Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
    • Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

  • Additional information

    • Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
    • Mining engineers work closely with geologists, geological engineers, metallurgical engineers, and other engineers and scientists, and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization.
    • Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.
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