Smart And Innovative Potential Of A Mining Engineer

Abstract

The article analyzes the development dynamics of smart and intellectual potential of a mining engineer since the end of the 90s of the XX century. It also defines the significance of the coal mining industry in the development of the world and Russian power engineering. Besides, it specifies modern guidelines for the development of the mining industry at the beginning of the XXI century. Finally, the article determines innovative guidelines for the development of the mining industry such as: digitalization, orientation to innovative mechanisms and eco-friendly technologies. The aim of the article is to identify the leading trends in the development of the coal industry and in training mining engineers aimed at developing their innovative and smart potential. The research methodology is based on the analysis of archive records that reflect the history of the mining industry and the problems of staff training in the mining industry. The logic of the research focuses on the study and analysis of modern world experience in the development of the mining industry. It is concluded that a modern miner should have smart and innovative potential, taking into account the needs of the industry development. The results of the analysis can be used in formation of educational programs for training mining engineers in modern Russian universities based on the experience of using smart mine technologies, digitalization, as well as innovative technologies for effective protection of the environment.