ISCO-08 2146
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals
78.6%
ADI · 115th of 433 · 95% interval 68.8–87.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 78.6% of the task time of mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full78.6%
115th of 433 · interval 68.8–87.8
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time49.2%
130th of 433 · interval 45.8–52.0
Evidence78
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.5 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 21.4%L2Partial delegation · 78.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
78 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of drilling and production operations.Petroleum Engineers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 44 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 23 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.Petroleum Engineers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 63 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.Petroleum Engineers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.Petroleum Engineers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.Petroleum Engineers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.Petroleum Engineers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 9.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.Petroleum Engineers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.Petroleum Engineers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 h | Access to systems |
| Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.Petroleum Engineers | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.Petroleum Engineers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.Petroleum Engineers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.Materials Scientists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.Petroleum Engineers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.Materials Scientists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 23 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and cold.Materials Scientists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.Petroleum Engineers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and monitor production processes to ensure efficient use of equipment, timely changes to specifications, and project completion within time frame and budget.Materials Scientists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.Materials Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Teach in colleges and universities.Materials Scientists · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.Materials Engineers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.Materials Scientists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.Materials Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 25 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.Materials Scientists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.Materials Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.Materials Scientists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform experiments and computer modeling to study the nature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.Materials Scientists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.Materials Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.Materials Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.Materials Engineers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.Materials Engineers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.Materials Scientists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.Materials Scientists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.Materials Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.Materials Engineers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 25 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.Materials Scientists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.Materials Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.Materials Engineers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.Materials Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.Materials Engineers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review new product plans, and make recommendations for material selection, based on design objectives such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.Materials Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.Petroleum Engineers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.Materials Engineers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives, as necessary.Materials Engineers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Visit suppliers of materials or users of products to gather specific information.Materials Scientists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write research papers for publication in scientific journals.Materials Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 60 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Teach in colleges and universities.Materials Engineers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.Materials Engineers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components, using computers.Materials Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.Materials Engineers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Present technical information at conferences.Materials Engineers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design processing plants and equipment.Materials Engineers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 44 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 78.6% | 74 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.491 | 76 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.21 | 88 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 87.5 | 87 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.28 | 65 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.031 | 54 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals (78.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals (ISCO-08 2146), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2146
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals (ISCO-08 2146)}
}Machine-readable
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