{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:45.848Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2151.00","title":"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full professional scope of Mining and Geological Engineers — including mining safety engineers — across surface and underground operations, from entry-level field and technical support through executive strategic leadership of mine planning, safety, and organizational capability.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Technical reports for mining operations — draft structured documents under direct supervision using office suite and spreadsheet software to support engineering and management personnel.","Mining area inspections — conduct walkthroughs of surface and underground sites under senior engineer guidance to identify unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.","Geological maps and drilling location data — interpret basic information with supervisor support to describe the accessibility and general characteristics of mineral deposits.","Mineral extraction methods — review and summarize established protocols under direction, comparing safety, cost, and deposit characteristics in entry-level project assignments.","Mine production rate data — collect and organize operational metrics using database and spreadsheet tools to assist in routine monitoring of extraction effectiveness.","Cost estimate worksheets — assemble preliminary figures for mine development activities under close oversight, applying basic mathematics and provided templates.","CAD and geographic information system software — operate under supervision to produce simple site maps and layout drawings for mining project teams.","Engineering standards and regulatory codes — read and comprehend applicable mining safety requirements to support compliance checks on assigned work sites.","Analytical and scientific software — input field data and run prescribed models under guidance to assist geological assessment of ore deposits.","Field survey personnel and technicians — observe and participate in coordinated site activities, learning team communication protocols on active mining projects."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Technical reports on mine performance and safety — prepare independently formatted documents using office suite software, synthesizing field observations for engineering and management audiences.","Underground and surface mining area inspections — conduct routine safety audits with reduced oversight, applying judgment to flag hazardous structures, equipment faults, and unsafe working conditions.","Mineral location and extraction method selection — evaluate multiple approaches based on deposit characteristics, cost models, and safety criteria in familiar geological and operational contexts.","Mine operation schedules and cost estimates — develop detailed project timelines and budget projections using ERP and spreadsheet software for standard underground or open-pit operations.","Mine production monitoring — analyze operational output data regularly to assess efficiency trends and identify deviations from planned extraction rates.","Site selection and layout planning — apply engineering and GIS tools to specify labor, equipment, and process requirements for economical and environmentally sound mineral extraction.","Technicians and survey personnel — provide day-to-day task direction, on-the-job guidance, and performance feedback within established mine site workflows.","Geological deposit assessments — examine maps, core samples, and drilling location data with moderate autonomy to estimate deposit size, value, and extraction feasibility.","Systems analysis methods — apply structured analytical frameworks to evaluate mining process interactions and identify operational bottlenecks in production environments.","Oral and written communications — present technical findings clearly to interdisciplinary project teams and regulatory contacts using presentation and email software platforms."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive technical reports — author authoritative documents integrating geological, engineering, and financial data for senior management, regulators, and external stakeholders across complex mining operations.","Full-scope mining area safety inspections — independently assess structural integrity, equipment condition, and worker exposure risks across multiple sites, recommending corrective actions and verifying remediation.","Extraction and production method design — select and adapt advanced mining techniques for non-routine deposit configurations, balancing safety, environmental compliance, and economic optimization.","End-to-end mine operation planning — specify complete underground or surface extraction sequences including process design, equipment selection, labor deployment, and environmental mitigation for large-scale projects.","Mine development cost modeling — construct detailed multi-year financial estimates integrating capital, operating, and reclamation costs using ERP and analytical software with high accuracy and accountability.","Production performance evaluation — monitor and interpret complex output metrics, applying systems evaluation methods to diagnose inefficiencies and drive continuous operational improvement.","Engineering and technical staff supervision — lead, train, and evaluate engineers, scientists, technologists, and survey crews across project life cycles, fostering competency development and accountability.","Mineral deposit viability analysis — autonomously synthesize geological, geochemical, and geospatial data from maps, core logs, and GIS platforms to deliver bankable reserve and resource assessments.","Cross-functional problem resolution — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to diagnose novel operational, safety, and geological challenges and implement solutions within active mining environments.","Regulatory and stakeholder engagement — communicate technical mining plans and safety compliance positions persuasively to government agencies, community groups, and executive leadership."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational technical reporting standards — establish enterprise-wide frameworks and quality benchmarks for engineering and safety documentation used across multiple mine sites and business units.","Corporate mine safety strategy — design and institutionalize proactive hazard identification systems, inspection protocols, and safety culture programs across an organization's full portfolio of mining operations.","Strategic extraction method innovation — direct research, evaluation, and adoption of novel mineral extraction and processing technologies to advance organizational competitiveness and environmental performance.","Portfolio-level mine planning — provide executive direction for the selection, sequencing, and optimization of multiple mining projects, integrating economic, geopolitical, and sustainability considerations.","Capital investment and financial governance — lead the development and approval of major mine development budgets, resource allocation frameworks, and financial risk strategies at the executive level.","Enterprise production performance oversight — establish key performance indicators, monitoring systems, and continuous improvement programs governing extraction effectiveness across an entire mining enterprise.","Workforce capability development — architect mentorship, training, and career progression systems for engineering and technical professionals organization-wide, building long-term institutional expertise.","Strategic mineral asset evaluation — lead acquisition, divestiture, and feasibility decisions by directing multidisciplinary assessments of deposit value, geopolitical risk, and market positioning.","Cross-sector systems leadership — drive integration of engineering, environmental, regulatory, and financial systems to ensure holistic and sustainable operational outcomes across the organization.","Industry and regulatory influence — represent the organization before government bodies, professional associations, and international standards groups to shape mining policy, safety regulation, and engineering practice."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}