What is a mine inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a mine inspector

1. Explore mine inspector education requirements

   Most common mine inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.8 %

   High School Diploma

   13.2 %

   License

   7.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific mine inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mine Safety	50.88%
   MSHA	21.96%
   Health Laws	15.91%
   DEP	11.25%

3. Complete relevant mine inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mine inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mine inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mine inspector resumes.

4. Research mine inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Inspect surface mine operations including electric shovels and drag lines.
   • Assist Montana mining companies with development of their MSHA approve safety-training programs.
   • Work with other CMI's very well and communicate with them daily.
   • Utilize and maintain GPS surveying equipment for traditional surveys and machine guidance systems.

5. Get mine inspector experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a mine inspector. The most common roles before becoming a mine inspector include miner, foreman team lead and coal miner.

6. Apply for mine inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mine inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams