Mining, metallurgical and related technical engineers
Ingenieros técnicos de minas, metalúrgicos y afines
4.0
AI exposure: Moderate
4 / 10
Theoretical estimate — not a prediction
Employees
2K
Average salary
34,195 €
Exposed wage index
31M €
employment × salary × score
Score sub-components
D
Displacement potential 5.8
C
Current AI capability 5.8
F
Physical barrier 7.8
R
Regulatory friction 4.8
Formula:
(D*C/10)*(1-F/20)*(1-R/20) Automation vector
Their work focuses on the technical execution of mining and metallurgical projects, operating in hostile physical environments. AI optimizes drilling and blasting through predictive terrain models, improving mineral recovery. The technical engineer must be present to lead field operations and ensure that physical safety protocols are followed in the mine.
Automation vector (Spanish)
Su trabajo se centra en la ejecución técnica de proyectos mineros y metalúrgicos, operando en entornos físicos hostiles. La IA optimiza la perforación y voladura mediante modelos predictivos del terreno, mejorando la recuperación de mineral. El ingeniero técnico debe estar presente para liderar las operaciones de campo y garantizar que se sigan los protocolos de seguridad física en la mina.
Hybrid EU AI Act: Minimal risk Employment confidence: A
Source: LFS Q4 2025, INE Census 2021, SEPE 2024 · Methodology v30 · CC BY 4.0 · Authors: Álvaro de Nicolás, Miguel Sureda