ISCO Occupation Group 2146.9 Mineral Processing Engineer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Mineral Processing Engineer: Mineral processing engineers develop and manage equipment and techniques to successfully process and refine valuable minerals from ore or raw mineral.
Essential Skills
- Use A Computer
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Manage Mineral Testing Procedures
- Manage Mineral Processing Plant
- Address Problems Critically
- Maintain Records Of Mining Operations
- Monitor Mine Production
- Supervise Staff
- Ensure Compliance With Safety Legislation
- Manage Chemical Reagents
- Troubleshoot
- Chemistry
- Geology
Optional Skills
- Apply Transportation Management Concepts
- Design Plant Waste Procedures
- Mine Dump Design
- Communicate On The Environmental Impact Of Mining
- Bioleaching
- Impact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations
- Develop New Installations
Alternative Names
- Surface Manager
- Senior Mineralogist
- Mineral Engineer
- Senior Metallurgist
- Senior Processing Engineer
- Mineral Processing Engineers
- Materials Expert
