SUMMARY:
Duties and Responsibilities
A Structural Engineer in the mining sector is responsible for the design, analysis, inspection, and management of mining-related infrastructure and heavy industrial structures. The role involves ensuring structural integrity, safety compliance, and operational efficiency within mining and mineral processing environments.
Core Duties

• Design and analyse mining infrastructure including:
• Conveyor structures
• Crushers and processing plants
• Steel platforms and walkways
• Headgear structures
• Pipe racks
• Pump stations
• Workshops and warehouses
• Ore handling facilities
• Tailings and water-retaining structures
• Prepare structural calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports
• Design reinforced concrete and structural steel systems for mining operations