Career Pathways in Mining
| Job Opportunities | Description | Education Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Service Worker | Performs a wide range of mining activities related to equipment, material/supplies, and labor. | High School diploma/experience/training |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | Operates equipment such as loaders, drills, and haul trucks. | Industry or college education/training/experience UAS Associate of Science degree in Power Technology |
| Maintenance/Mechanic | Repairs and Maintains mining equipment | High School diploma/Mechanic certificate UAS Occupational Endorsement in Diesel Mechanics |
| Administration/Support | Provides clerical assistance, works in warehouses, trains and ensures safety of employees. | B.S. in Business or related field/Training BBA in Accounting or Human Resource Management |
| Electrician | Installs and maintains electrical wiring | 4-5 year apprenticeship/Certificate |
| Geologist | Maps out the mining site, maintains a model of the site, and tracks site reserves. | B.S. in Science related field UAS degree in Environmental Science or Mathematics |
| Engineer | Industrial and manufacturing engineers develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, and materials to improve efficiency and productivity | B.S. in Science or Engineering UAS Pre-engineering certificate |
Think about it!
Employees possessing at least a bachelor's degree in mining or geological engineering can earn a median pay of over $80,000 annually.
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