Copper Miner

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A labor job involving drilling, blasting, transportation, etc., inside copper mine tunnels to extract copper ore.

Description

Copper miners perform drilling and blasting operations, as well as material transportation inside mine tunnels to extract copper ore. Following drilling plans based on geological surveys, they use drills or excavators to advance through ore veins and crush bedrock with blasting as needed. The mined ore is transported to the surface using rack cars or conveyors and sent to the ore dressing plant. Much of the work takes place in deep underground areas, where safety management for ventilation, drainage, and collapse prevention is crucial. Due to the heavy labor and hazardous environment, teamwork and physical strength are required.

Future Outlook

Due to the decrease in domestic ore deposits, domestic mining sites are on a declining trend, but the demand for mine engineers is expected to be maintained to some extent with overseas resource development and advancements in recycling technology.

Personality Traits

Calm and Composed / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented

Work Style

On-Site Stationed / Outdoor/Underground Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Worker → Squad Leader → Safety Manager → Mine Technician → Mine Manager

Required Skills

Blasting Technology / Drill Operation / Heavy Equipment Operation / Safety Management / Underground Work

Recommended Skills

Basic Geological Knowledge / First Aid / Machine Maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small mistakes can lead to accidents.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it involves heavy labor requiring long hours of standing work and transportation tasks.
Stress Tolerance Because there is a lot of work in harsh underground environments with high mental stress.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because underground work is performed in teams, and coordination is essential.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because work procedures are manualized, creativity is relatively low.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because advanced mathematical analysis is usually not required.

Aliases

  • Mine Worker
  • Miner

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  • Coal Miner
  • Excavator
  • Gold Miner
  • Mine Worker

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