2005 Essay Contest Finalist

Entry by Trevor West

Coal Mine Technician

This is why I would want to be a coal mine technician. I would get to travel the world and see many cool things on my travels to the mine. As a mining technician I would play an important role in development of the United States.

When you’re in a mine you feel like you’re in another world. Because you dig far into the earth with a bolting machine, which drill vertical holes into the roof of the mine. You also need to wear a hard hat in the mine. Sometimes you can’t breathe well because you are so far under the Earth’s surface. Mining technicians are responsible for the safety of the workers. Also they work with environment engineers.

If you really want to be a mining technician you have to have a two year associates degree. All above is hwy I think it would be cool to be a coal mine technician.