10 High-Paying Career Paths That Most People Are Not Aware Of

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 00:09 IST
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Mining Engineer



This is one of the most lucrative career paths on the list. And these professionals specialize in the development of mines and operations that takes place beneath the ground. 



The typical job duties of these professionals include to evaluate the commercial practicality of new mining ventures; carry out feasibility studies; model/design potential mine sites; establish plans for mines; consult specialist PC software to support planning programmes; supervise major construction projects and making sure that operations are functioning smoothly; track activities beneath the ground; supervise staff activities; guaranty the safety of mining equipment and evaluate mine equipment supplies; establish the costs and schedule supplies; assess extraction systems; monitor the health and safety of the site, especially with regards  to issues related to ventilation; and so on.



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