What advice would you give a student about mining engineering?

[Shad Maynard]

Hi all,

I'm an engineering student from Canada and I choose my discipline next year. I always thought I'd be going into civil engineering, but recently I've been thinking about going into mining engineering more and more.

I met with a mining engineer at a job fair and he genuinely seems to love what he's doing. The idea of working on-site in a mine appeals to me, and the salary isn't too bad either. That being said, I'm a little concerned about the employment and future of the mining industry.

Will there be steady growth over the next few years in the mining industry? Does employment for mining engineers follow a cyclical pattern? (High employment during economic "booms" followed by high layoff rates at times of "bust")

How hard is it to land a job as a mining engineer? I've heard vastly different responses to these questions when I asked different people, so I wanted to know what you guys thought.

Best regards.

 

[GregLocock]

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[Sparweb]

Every primary industry has ups and downs, and so do most manufacturing and service industries (don't we all know it, this year). So if you're looking for a stable industry to join... good luck with that.

Demand for many mineral commodities has slumped, but not vanished. Some parts of the world still need resources, and will find ways to grow their economies. If you want to bet on that, then mining could be for you. If you think that Canada can compete now that the world is in a new race to the bottom, I also wish you luck.

This is all I can offer on a subject outside of my discipline and one I don't follow too closely. Others may be able to offer better ideas. Whatever province you're in, contact the local engineering body to hear all the reasons why you "should" become a mining engineer. Don't forget to ask about reasons why you "shouldn't" become one.

Hmmm it occurs to me that most mining is done in remote places, which means that you too will live in a remote area. That may be fine with you, but what about future or current family?

And don't mind Greg. He's conducting some sort of experiment.

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[arunmrao]

If your school can organize, spend a few weeks in the mine. There are many aspects to mining,like exploration mining, maintenance of heavy equipment, transportation marketing, finance, training etc.

Also job opportunities might not be in Canada, you can find yourself in S. America or Asia or Africa. Remuneration is good and quality of life is enjoyable. But you must develop a liking and passion.

I remember the first job I had a job as a trainee I would run away and watch movies or spend time in hotels.

 

[IRstuff]

Forget about whether someone else enjoyed it; YOU need to enjoy it. I would venture to say that no job is as glamorous as it initially seems.

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[miningman]

Where else can you get well paid to play with explosives??? Go for it!!!

 

[Shad Maynard]

Every primary industry has ups and downs, and so do most manufacturing and service industries (don't we all know it, this year). So if you're looking for a stable industry to join... good luck with that.

Demand for many mineral commodities has slumped, but not vanished. Some parts of the world still need resources, and will find ways to grow their economies. If you want to bet on that, then mining could be for you. If you think that Canada can compete now that the world is in a new race to the bottom, I also wish you luck.

This is all I can offer on a subject outside of my discipline and one I don't follow too closely. Others may be able to offer better ideas. Whatever province you're in, contact the local engineering body to hear all the reasons why you "should" become a mining engineer. Don't forget to ask about reasons why you "shouldn't" become one.

Hmmm it occurs to me that most mining is done in remote places, which means that you too will live in a remote area. That may be fine with you, but what about future or current family?

And don't mind Greg. He's conducting some sort of experiment.

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If your school can organize, spend a few weeks in the mine. There are many aspects to mining,like exploration mining, maintenance of heavy equipment, transportation marketing, finance, training etc.

Also job opportunities might not be in Canada, you can find yourself in S. America or Asia or Africa. Remuneration is good and quality of life is enjoyable. But you must develop a liking and passion.

I remember the first job I had a job as a trainee I would run away and watch movies or spend time in hotels.

Forget about whether someone else enjoyed it; YOU need to enjoy it. I would venture to say that no job is as glamorous as it initially seems.

Hello,

Thank you very much for your answers. Unfortunately, our school does not have an organization for mining. However, your answers made me very happy. I will do more research on this topic.

Best regards.

 

[Guest0527211403]

There's a surprising number of mining engineering jobs in Toronto, as many of the mining companies have their head offices here (more for proximity to financial firms and exchanges whose business is strongly intertwined with the natural resource sector). Be ready to travel though.

I studied mechanical engineering at University of Toronto, but I always wanted to take the 3rd year MIN course where they got to go to northern Ontario and learn how to blast shield rock. Sadly blasting rocks wasn't accepted as an arts & science elective...

 

[Daddy Dree]

Hi everyone
I am also an engineering student, getting degree in US. You should study a lot of materials if you want to get good job in one of the best mining copmanies