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.Which are the most demanded professional profiles in the mining sector?
.The item highlights the importance of knowledge about new technologies in talents, for efficiency, productivity and cost reduction in mining operations.
The mining industryis facing significant changes in the way it attracts new talent to its ranks. What is needed to enter this job field?
What is needed to enter this job field? According to PageGroup, among the requirements for qualified personnel for the mining industry are: fluent in English, specialists in drilling activities, or geology, and time of experience.
Also, the most demanded professions are related to information technology, with special emphasis on banking and retail segments, and also agribusiness professionals.
This increase in requirements, which has an impact on the qualification of professionals, is due to the fact that technology, which demands constant training and qualification, has transformed the way in which functions are performed within the sector’s labor field.
Today, 8 out of 10 mining companies seek to position themselves in the sector through the implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and in turn, reduce costs, increase worker safety and promote environmental protection, according to Victor Tenorio, division manager of Agro, Fishing & Mining at Cornerstone.
Victor Tenorio, division manager of Agro, Fishing & Mining at Cornerstone. Reasons why the specialist highlighted which technological profiles are in the sights of mining companies:- Mining engineering professionals: It is important that they have experience in the field of technological implementation in the mining operation, from drones through data management and artificial intelligence.
- Geologists:: It is important that they have experience in advanced exploration technology, such as geochemistry and geophysics.
- Geologists:: It is important that they have experience in advanced exploration technology, such as geochemistry and geophysics.
- Environmental Specialists: Experienced in waste management, land restoration and compliance with environmental regulations, due to the sustainable approach of this industry.
