Underground Miner
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving excavating ore and rocks using mining machines or manual labor in mine tunnels, and performing tasks such as transportation, support, and ventilation.
Description
Underground miners excavate bedrock deep underground in mine tunnels to extract ore and mineral resources. They use excavation machines, drills, and hand tools to bore holes, extracting ore through blasting or mechanical excavation. After extraction, ore is transported using mine carts or belt conveyors, while installing support materials and monitoring ventilation and drainage equipment. The work environment consists of narrow, dark mine tunnels requiring dust and gas management, making safety equipment and gas detectors essential. Teams cooperate on tasks, quickly evacuating and performing rescues during emergencies.
Future Outlook
Although the number of domestic mines is on a decreasing trend, niche demand continues due to resource prices and rare metal needs. Improvements in work efficiency are expected through the introduction of safety measures and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Has Endurance / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Miner → Senior Miner → Underground Operations Supervisor → Safety Manager → Site Foreman
Required Skills
Mine Cart Operation / Mining Machinery Operation / Safety Gear Usage / Support Structure Installation / Ventilation and Drainage Management
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Gas Detector Operation / Geological Knowledge / Machinery Maintenance and Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to underground environments and geological changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing small cracks or abnormalities can lead to accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of heavy labor and long-distance walking. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because endurance for working in narrow tunnels and dangerous situations is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is performed in cooperation with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because on-site responsiveness is required more than systematic logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little creation of new work methods. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Underground Operations Supervisor
Aliases
- Pit Miner
- Underground Excavation Worker
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- Boring Operator
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