Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) - ASCO 2127-11

Tasks & Duties

Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.

  • conducts preliminary surveys of mineral deposits, with geologists or prospectors to determine the feasibility of ore extraction
  • determines the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of over burden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
  • determines the safety of processes, order of extraction, safety of mine walls, evaluates the risk of slippage and advises on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
  • prepares 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
  • plans and coordinates the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency, statutory, safety and environmental conditions
  • conducts formal and informal reviews of mining operations
  • prepares operation and project estimates and controls expenditure when mines come into production
  • consults with geologists and other engineers on the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies, and protection or restoration of the environment

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum), you would score 60 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is on the Migration Occupations in Demand List. If you applied for Skilled Migration to Australia, you would score an additional 15 points for nominating this occupation, or an extra 20 points in the skilled migration points test if you have a job offer with a business which has had at least 10 full-time employees for the last 2 years.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.