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Mining geotechnical engineer

Occupation

Description

Mining geotechnical engineers in mining perform engineering, hydrological and geological tests and analyses to improve the safety and efficiency of mineral operations. They oversee the collection of samples and the taking of measurements using geotechnical investigation methods and techniques. They model the mechanical behaviour of the rock mass and contribute to the design of the mine geometry.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

2 · Professionals21 · Science and engineering professionals214 · Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)2142 · Civil engineers

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

2142.1.6 · Mining geotechnical engineer

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE