Job Description
Within mining, resources & energy, roles include: management, mining engineer, geologist, surveyor, driller, IT professionals. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks within this sector include:
Within mining, resources & energy, roles include: management, mining engineer, geologist, surveyor, driller, IT professionals. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks within this sector include:
- Researching and testing land areas for resources and minerals.
- Surveying new land areas
- Extracting minerals from the ground
- Researching new energy sources
Skills
To excel in the sector of mining, resources & energy it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
To excel in the sector of mining, resources & energy it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
- Technologically competent; able to work operate and maintain equipment
- Physical strength
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Organisation and efficiency
- Decision making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Requirements
To gain a management, mining engineer, or geologist role most employers look for a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. For other roles, it is an advantage to have a high school diploma and relevant experience.
To gain a management, mining engineer, or geologist role most employers look for a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. For other roles, it is an advantage to have a high school diploma and relevant experience.