Job Title:
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals
Job Description:
Plan and direct the engineering aspects of extracting mineral resources from the earth, and ensure the safe and economically sound development of mines and other surface and underground operations.
Summary:
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals conduct research on, design, develop and maintain commercial-scale methods of extracting metals from their ores, or minerals, water, oil or gas from the earth and of developing new alloys, ceramic and other materials, or study and advise on mining or metallurgical aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
determining the location and planning the extraction of coal, metallic ores, non-metallic minerals, and building materials, such as stone and gravel
determining most suitable methods of efficient mining and extraction, types of machinery to be used, planning layout and directing construction of shafts and tunnels
determining drilling site and devising methods of controlling the flow of water, oil or gas from wells
planning and directing storage, initial treatment and transportation of water, oil or gas
establishing safety standards and procedures and first-aid facilities, especially underground
conducting research, developing methods of extracting metals from their ores and advising on their application
investigating properties of metals and alloys, developing new alloys and advising on and supervising technical aspects of metal and alloy manufacture and processing
maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists such as geologists and geophysicists
examining deposits or mines to evaluate profitability
Knowledge:
Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Highly specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Detailed knowledge of research principles and methods
Detailed knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
Detailed knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
Advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing highly complex ethical issues
Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
Advanced skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate high-level recommendations and/or alternative scenarios
Manage high level relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
Substantial skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
Conceptualize and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
Advanced negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and highly complex work achievement
Manage sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Work with others to develop innovative solutions to highly complex, unpredictable and unfamiliar problems
Communicate with authority and influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
Highly developed specialist oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to develop, initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well consistently and sensitively manage highly complex ethical issues
Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to develop and establish new policy directions
Highly developed advanced organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Work Context:
May work on site in remote areas. They often work for international companies and may travel or work overseas.
Education:
Bachelor degree in industrial and production, civil or relevant field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
Emal, Emirates Steel, Abu Dhabi Shipping Building Company, Mubadala Oil and Gas
Expected Earnings:
Higher than the industry average
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Extractive metallurgist, - Mining engineer - Petroleum and natural gas extraction engineer
Examples of some related occupations: - Geologist - Geophysicist - Metallurgist - Process engineer - Research engineer - Test Engineer - Materials and processes manager - Reservoir engineer - Petroleum engineer - Drilling engineer - Petroleum production engineer
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
