1. Mining and Geological Engineers/ Mining Safety Engineers By Vance Petrella Period 2 2-16-09

2. Table Of Contents duties and responsibilities salary expectations education/training availability how to get there results of your career test results the results of the self-reflection questions bibliography

3. duties and responsibilities Lays out and directs mine construction operations Develops new mining products, equipment, or processes Designs, implements, and monitors facility projects Prepares technical reports Conducts in geological exploration and reviews maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility, and value of mineral deposits, or optimal oil and gas reservoir locations Provides technical consultation during drilling operations. Tests air to detect toxic gases and recommends ideas to improve the air underground Trains mine personnel in safe working practices and first aid Monitors production rate of gas, oil, or minerals from wells or mines Determines methods to extract minerals Designs and maintains protective and rescue equipment and safety devices

4. salary expectations US the average: $38,380 for entry level workers $82,570 for experienced workers

5. education/training Engineering and Technology Mathematics Physics Administration and Management Design English Language Mechanical knowledge

6. availability 2006 there is about 7,070 employed 2016 there should be a need for 7,774 There would be an increase of about 70 jobs a year

7. how to get there Pass high school and pass college

8. results of your career test results –How did my results differ from how I saw myself? My results did not differ from what I saw myself. –How do personal qualities and educational decisions affect career choices and a person’s lifestyle? My decisions open and close doors for me. –What kind of careers support my interests? Engineering jobs –Surprises? What did I learn about myself? I did not learn anything about myself. –Describe the job and work conditions The work conditions would range from the dark mine to an air condition room –What skills are necessary? Math, science, engineering, and english –What is the high and low salary range? $38,380 - $82,570 –Will I need specialized training? yes –What is the cost of the education that may be needed? Depends on the college –Where are the jobs once I graduate? Mining, oil, and gas producing companies –Are there special licenses or certifications needed? yes –What is the employment outlook? Over a 10 year period there would be about a 70 job increase a year

9. the results of the self-reflection questions –If I could do any job in the world, what would it be? Nuclear engineering –What are my strengths and what are my weaknesses? Strengths –Knowledge –Work ethic Weaknesses –writing –What am I interested in? Music, business, art, history, science, etc. History, math, and science Where do I plan to be in 10 years? –Doing nuclear engineering at Dominion Power What did I think I wanted to be when I was 10 years old? –chemist What trends are changing people’s lives? –Computers are being used more

10. bibliography https://www.nycareerzone.org/flash/profile.jsp?onetsoc= 17- 2151.00&base=portfolio/portfolio.jsp&qs=section%3Dinte rest-profiler%26page%3Djobs