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Mining, Energy & Resource Systems
Mining, Energy & Resource Systems
Resource extraction, energy systems, geology, operations, safety, environment, and automation.
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Operations & Production43 roles
47-5041.00Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsOperate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shu…
Critical Thinking · Active Listening · Speaking47-5044.00Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningOperate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power s…
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking51-8013.00Power Plant OperatorsControl, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Critical Thinking · Speaking · Active ListeningGeoscience & Planning9 roles
17-2151.00Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersConduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, proc…
Reading Comprehension · Writing · Speaking19-4043.00Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansAssist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Writing19-2042.00Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersStudy the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for o…
Reading Comprehension · Speaking · ScienceSafety & Environment12 roles
19-1032.00ForestersManage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standi…
Active Listening · Reading Comprehension · Speaking13-2061.00Financial ExaminersEnforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Active Listening13-2081.00Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsDetermine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · SpeakingEnergy Systems26 roles
17-2199.03Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarDesign, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, o…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Active Listening47-5023.00Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasOperate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral expl…
Critical Thinking · Monitoring · Active Listening47-5012.00Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSet up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
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17-2151.00Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, proc…
Reading Comprehension · Writing · Speaking47-5041.00Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsOperate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shu…
Critical Thinking · Active Listening · Speaking47-5044.00Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningOperate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power s…
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking19-4043.00Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansAssist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Writing17-2199.03Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarDesign, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, o…
Reading Comprehension · Critical Thinking · Active Listening47-5023.00Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasOperate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral expl…
Critical Thinking · Monitoring · Active Listening47-5012.00Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSet up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
Critical Thinking · Monitoring · Active Listening47-5013.00Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasOperate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Include…
Critical Thinking · Monitoring · Active Listening51-2021.00Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersWind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, b…
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