Como os engenheiros de minas podem encontrar oportunidades de trabalho autônomo?

Identify your strengths. What are the areas you're good at. Explore opportunities where your strengths can be beneficial. Start making connections with potential clients whom you see would benefit from your potential. Market yourself. Learn how to do positive communication would increase your chances of potential firms engaging you as consultant.

Grow your skills mainly Mining technical including Drilling and blasting , project management, Statutory requirements in Mines. Work on specific project and cost optimisation in mining and present it well among companies to get consulting work like blasting cost reduction, improvement in fragmentation, drafting of mine closure plan, environment and soil protection framework etc. Provide solution related to drone survey and geological mapping. Build connection with mining professionals in India and abroad.

One of the biggest aspects of being a good professional is to identify the "difference" you add in the team. One of my ex-bosses told me that working out on your weaknesses is good, although no one will pay you for it irrespective of how much you work on it. The key is to work on your strengths and stand outside the queue. Basic principles to creating your space in the industry are - 1. Identify your strengths as a solution provider 2. Keep abreast of new technology and benchmarks 3. Do unlearn and learn with quick turnaround 4. Biggest of all - Keep working on your storytelling, as packaging of your good work is key or it will sell normal Don'ts 1. Do not ignore blind spots 2. Ensure to pass on knowledge to team and acquire new skills

I have seen some quite successful self-employed professionals and they all have in common that they cover niches outside the core business of a company. The activities usually are only for short term and it does not make sense for the company to create a position for it. Some ideas would be operator and software training, problem solving for drill and blast, geotechnical assessment, coaching, tender preparation, project management etc.

Well verse in mining and Quarry regulations or rules as this is important element for License or permit to operate. Advisory capacity for client on the do and don'ts. Ability to advise on short term, Mid term and long term mining Planning based on Mine reserves, market and mine life. Ability to Communicate to stakeholder and community behalf of client or shareholders. Actively involve in Mining community discussion, regulatory conference and well verse with new mineral policies with government officials.

In my experience, you have to list of your best work and your skill or expertise Then you starts making networking which related with your future goals to have your own business

Acredito que o primeiro passo para adentrar no mercado como autônomo é primeiramente auto conhecer-se no que tange as habilidades desenvolvidas e serviços realizados ao longo da carreira, buscando de algum modo agrupar por nível de competência e natureza de cada serviço, para assim elaborar um portfólio claro, conciso e fidedignidade ao que lhe compete. E em segundo lugar “acreditar” que consegue prestar serviço como autônomo.

It's very important to prepare for any challenge. If someone decides to even offer you any assistance, you must meet certain relevant requirements. In terms of experience, skills and educational qualifications. In addition, you must build strong connections with SME's in the area. Conduct research and where there are opportunities, submit profiles, CV's and other relevant documents to organisations and make follow-ups. At least one of these could result into positivity. As a miner myself, it's undoubted that the industry is becoming bleak. Working as an entrepreneur or a businessman in my opinion is more profitable and enjoyable than working as a Miner.

Use the tangible results and successes obtained from your services provided as a mining engineer to promote yourself as a serious, qualified, and respected professional in the field. Actively seek out and value client feedback, using it not only as a tool for self-promotion but also as a valuable resource for identifying areas of improvement and driving continuous enhancements in the services you provide.

Tell It Like A Story, Not Like An Engineer When you start your profession, creating a thorough portfolio that includes both your most significant and minor achievements is essential. Describe your projects, experiences, and abilities in depth in a way similar to a story. (Usually , the people hiring you are not engineers; they are recruiters) Keeping a comprehensive record of your accomplishments becomes increasingly necessary as your profession develops. Your portfolio's length and content may change depending on whether you apply for a field or executive role. It's essential to design your portfolio to showcase pertinent experiences and abilities; as you acquire additional expertise, you may tighten and polish it to fit a specific job.

The new direction for anything to do with picking up extra money, for a side hustle or whatever it is you need, a small two-page, interactive website or an app; it doesn't have to be extravagant. It must be professional and list all your services, including payment. The app is self-serve marketing as the website because it's on people's mobile devices. You want to put yourself in a position where they need somebody immediately and don't have to scramble to find you. You can allow them to ask you questions; after so many questions, they pay. There's about to be a shortage of people in the industry. Trust me sooner than later somebody is about to start calling.

The secret to standing out in a crowded market lies in proactive visibility. Don't wait for clients to find you – jump headfirst into opportunities. Be the expert voice at industry events, offer pro bono consultations to relevant causes, and actively engage with potential clients on social media. This isn't about cheapening your expertise; it's about showcasing your value with real-world application. By consistently demonstrating your knowledge and passion, you become the trusted advisor, the "go-to" name when faced with a challenge. Remember, quality is paramount. Ensure every interaction, free or paid, reflects your professional excellence.

Get involved in networking activities, participate in fairs, conferences and groups related to mining. Always remember to maintain professional ethics and respect company policies, especially when sharing your work and customer data. clients, but also increases your reputation as a reliable and trustworthy professional.

Once you choose to separate yourself from the ongoing certainty of a regular pay cheque you will need to ensure that you have adequate knowledge and outreach to those who need that skill. A good way to achieve this if possible is to establish a small multi service analytical or educational unit that can operate even when you are off site working with a client. This will help convince your client that you have a long term viability, and are not merely looking to them to keep you solvent. Use former colleagues and clients to inform you of potential clients and create a professional web page.

I think the new direction for anything to do with picking up extra money, for a side hustle or whatever it is you need, a small two-page, interactive website or an app; it doesn't have to be extravagant. It must be professional and list all your services, including payment. The app is self-serve marketing as the website because it's on people's mobile devices. You want to put yourself in a position where they need somebody immediately and don't have to scramble to find you. You can allow them to ask you questions; after so many questions, they pay. There's about to be a shortage of people in the industry. Trust me sooner than later somebody is about to start calling.

A mineração é uma área muito ampla para prestação de serviços, pois podemos oferecer trabalhos apenas de escritório, burocráticos e de monitoramento, mas também nos permite oferecer trabalho com relação à pesquisa, operação e fechamento de mina. Estes trabalhos variasm desde apenas um serviço pontual, como execução de um projeto, relatório, laudo, treinamento, mas também pode se extender a gestão de todos os procedimentos de um direito minerário da parte legal e também operacional. A mineração possui muitas entradas e muitas vertentes, pesquisa, operação, beneficiamento, geotecnia, direito minerário, fechamento de mina, recuperação ambiental, dentre outras áreas afins.

I agree that diversifying income streams is crucial in today's economy, and exploring seasonal or side hustle opportunities beyond our core expertise can be a brilliant strategy. Think of it as cross-pollinating your skillset! Imagine a mining engineer like yourself lending their expertise to an environmental NGO. Your in-depth knowledge of the earth and its processes could be beneficial in advising on landscape restoration projects. This not only broadens your income horizons but also allows you to positively impact the environment, a win-win situation!

As Dr Youngblood stated ‘it must be professional’ either your client did not realized they have a problem before you informed them or having been trying to solve it. Either way they need to be convinced that by hiring you will bring in enough income to cover your cost, plus make a profit; or, convince them that hiring you will absolve them from some major liability. Most companies call for multiple bids so you may have to incur some costs so that your bid is competitive, at least until you establish credibility, by which time you may have retired!!

Handling diverse tasks will increase your opportunities to reach senior roles quicker than your peers. It will contribute on building good network of connections in different relevant fields. It can contribute on getting managerial or executive role in the same organisation and building of your excellent reputation.

App | Website If you are not looking to be an employee, then you should treat yourself like a business, but if you're stuck at the crossroads and just want extra work without all the hassle of your own business, you should treat yourself more like a project completion expert. You need a one- to two-page professional website or downloadable app. The app is a bit unusual, but it allows companies to immediately access your services to new concepts, projects, management, etc. I've been advising this to many independent truck drivers and other independent type operators; the first time I did it was for a relative who owns a logging company. We built an app instead of a website. He grew from two trucks to 11 trucks. I'm just saying

There is computer software to cover many of the business accounting aspects, but having a spouse who is willing provide marketing skills etc, is always beneficial. Otherwise find a cooperative that will carry some of the administrative duties especially when you are travelling to resolve a clients problems. Losing business simply because you are not present to answer the phone will destroy a business very quickly, and trying to answer a cell phone while deafened by jackhammers will destroy your ‘professionalism’. Mining problems do not occur downtown, and you may need to travel for several days just to identify the problem. Having a very adept travel agent is also essential!!

Ficar por dentro das novidades e metodologias no mercado atual, o que pode ser melhorado durante a implantação do projeto, equipes com treinamento e qualificação para cada trabalho, são fatores que ajuda no desenvolvimento da obra e garante economia, por não ter retrabalho durante a execução, garantindo o cronograma, orçamento e entrega das edificações, com segurança.

Most of the comments above are very good and spot on. If I may add one thing (unless I missed seeing it above elsewhere) - the most important thing is to identify a problem and offer a solution to it ! Everything else stems from this! Your strengths, your expertise, experience all goes into it - once you identify a need and have a solution - you are on the right track. What problems do you see that needs a solution - now ?

Hoy día, la gran mayoría de los trabajo de mineria se hacen en alguno de los software existentes (vulcan, minesight, dadamine, deswick, autocad), lo que implica ser usuario de todos ellos, o limitar los clientes a aquellos que soliciten uno en especial. Su arriendo debe ser visto antes de aceptar un trabajo.

Keep updated and knowledgeable of most recent trends and latest advancements and innovations in the field in general. Whether it is in relation to geotech, planning and scheduling, ore reserve estimation, ventilation, etc. Know the latest software on the market, the concept behind how they work etc. Similarly for the type of equipment being used. Drones for example.