impact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Geotechnicians collect and process rock and soil samples for geomechanical testing. They also describe the quality of rock mass, including structure, discontinuities, colour and weathering. Mine geotechnicians may measure the size of underground openings. They report the collected information to geologists and engineers as required.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencegeology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
install rock movement monitoring devices
Install and operate monitoring devices, such as extensometers to measure deformation and movement, pressure cells to measure stresses and geophones to measure microseismicity.
test raw minerals
Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes. Execute various chemical and physical tests on the materials.
Cross-sector
4 competencesperform sample testing
Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
prepare samples for testing
Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination. Provide clear numbering, labelling and recording of the sample details, in order to make sure that the results can be accurately matched to the original material.
- Scope note
- May also perform routine testing on the obtained samples.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescommunicate on the environmental impact of mining
Prepare talks, lectures, consultations with stakeholders and public hearings on environmental issues related to mining.
green
maintain cores
Clean and repair cores, e.g. by smoothing out imperfections on the surface.
monitor geotechnical structures
Observe performance factors of geotechnical structures in relation to the railway system.
negotiate land access
Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners, regulatory bodies or other stakeholders to obtain permission to access areas of interest for exploration or sampling.
plan geotechnical investigations in the field
Conduct thorough field investigations; perform drills and analyse samples of rocks and sediments.
prepare geological map sections
Prepare geological sections, a vertical view of the local geology.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.