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MINING ENGINEER (EXCLUDING PETROLEUM)

ANZSCO 233611 - Registered Migration Australia




IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of July 1st, 2017 this occupation has be changed to the MLTSSL (different conditions may apply)

 

 

Description
A mining engineer (excluding petroleum) plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia. Mining engineer (excluding petroleum) is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

  • Process Engineer (Mining)

 

Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum) Occupation Lists
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Group: 2336 Mining Engineers

 

 

 


Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of mining engineer (excluding petroleum) in Australia is to plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth. 

 

Tasks

  • conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Geologists, Geophysicists, other mineral scientists and other engineers to determine the resources present, the feasibility of extracting the reserves, and the design and development of the extraction process
  • preparing operation and project cost estimates and production schedules, and reporting progress, production and costs compared to budget
  • determining the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of overburden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
  • preparing plans for tunnels and chambers, location and construction of mine shafts, layout of mine development and the application of appropriate mining techniques, often using computer modelling
  • assessing the natural, technical, financial and safety risks associated with the phases of the project development, construction and operations
  • determining the safety of processes, order of extraction and safety of mine walls, evaluating the risk of slippage and advising on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
  • planning and coordinating the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency targets, statutes, safety guidelines and environmental conditions
  • planning and conducting research and providing advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum and natural gas
  • determining location for drilling
  • deciding on types of derrick and equipment including seabed platforms
  • devising methods of controlling the flow of oil and gas from wells

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the mining engineer (excluding petroleum) unit group (Group 2336) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required as mining engineer (excluding petroleum).


Occupations in this Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same engineering group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) is currently assessed with EA - (Engineers Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) in Australia is $ 179,021 for male employees and $ 133,068 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 38.2 Females: 33.2 Persons: 37.3

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2336) Mining engineers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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