Mining technician
Mining technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of extraction.
Key metrics
Salary range:
(entry-level to experienced)
EntryExperienced
BD750
BD2,200
Minimum academic attainment:
Secondary education
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- analyse experimental laboratory data
- analyse test data
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- collect samples
- conduct field work
- interpret extraction data
- maintain laboratory equipment
- perform sample testing
- record test data
- test raw minerals
Essential Knowledge
- alloys of precious metals
- corrosion types
- ferrous metal processing
- metal drawing processes
- non-ferrous metal processing
- precious metal processing
- precious metals
- types of metal
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Mining and Quarrying
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