ISCO Occupation Group 2146.9 Mineral Processing Engineer

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

Higher Level

• ISCO Unit Group 2146 Mining Engineers Metallurgists And Related Professionals