Automation index
How much of a Mining engineer’s job can AI already do?
A deposit model comes earlier. Going down and not leaving an unsafe face does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Mining engineer
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#341 / 633
View rankingMining engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Model deposit, blast and rates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Drawings, permits and mining plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Face, safety and ventilation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Plant, contractors and output.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Restoration, waste and regulation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not leaving a miner below.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Model deposit, blast and rates
- Drawings, permits and mining plans
- Face, safety and ventilation
- Plant, contractors and output
- Restoration, waste and regulation
- Not leaving a miner below
- ingeniero de minas
- mining engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2151.00· ESCO/ISCO 2146
IS WORK OVER?
Security guard
16%
#615 / 633
View rankingSecurity guard
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, tagged rounds and digital access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cameras, control rooms and written protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Presence, rounds and physical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Dealing with client, neighbour and police.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Night shifts, fatigue and judgment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, tagged rounds and digital access
- Presence, rounds and physical control
- Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest
- Dealing with client, neighbour and police
- Night shifts, fatigue and judgment
- vigilante
- security guard
- guardia de seguridad
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414