Occupation
Underground miner
Underground miners drive tunnels and extract ore below surface, operating drills, bolters, loaders, and haulage equipment in confined and dark conditions. Ground support, ventilation, and escape routes are constant considerations rather than background rules. Shifts are long, physically demanding, and often worked on a rotation away from home.
Also known as: Hard rock miner · Development miner · Production miner · Underground mine worker
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What the work involves
Drill blast patterns and install ground support such as rock bolts, screen, and shotcrete.
Operate loaders, haul trucks, and rail or shaft haulage to move ore and waste.
Check the working face and back for loose ground and bar down before work starts.
Extend services along the drive, including ventilation ducting, water, air, and power.
Monitor gas, dust, and ventilation conditions and report anything outside normal.
Record production, equipment hours, and hazards observed during the shift.
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How people commonly enter
An entry-level mining common core or induction programme followed by supervised on-the-job training.
A college certificate in mining or heavy equipment operation.
Transferring from construction, tunnelling, or heavy equipment work into a mine crew.
A mining apprenticeship or trainee programme run by an operator.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
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Typical work context
- Physically active
- Shift work
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Varied work
Physically active · Shift work · Team based · High responsibility · Varied work
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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