Mineral Processing Engineer Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Mineral Processing Engineer Do?
Mineral processing engineers develop and manage equipment and techniques to successfully process and refine valuable minerals from ore or raw mineral.
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Where Do I Start?
Chemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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Skills You Need to Become a Mineral Processing Engineer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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EssentialGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Safety Legislation skill
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Mining Operations skill
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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EssentialMonitor Mine Production skill
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
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EssentialPrepare Technical Reports skill
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
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EssentialSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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EssentialManage Chemical Reagents skill
Manage the handling, addition, and disposal of chemical reagents used to help separate products from raw mineral.
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EssentialManage Mineral Processing Plant skill
Manage plant and equipment designed to extract products from raw minerals. Monitor the flow of materials through the processing plant.
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EssentialManage Mineral Testing Procedures skill
Manage mineral testing procedures in order to assess product quality at all stages.
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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OptionalBioleaching knowledge
Understand the principles of bioleaching, the extraction of products from raw mineral through the use of living organisms.
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalApply Transportation Management Concepts skill
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
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OptionalCommunicate On The Environmental Impact Of Mining skill
Prepare talks, lectures, consultations with stakeholders and public hearings on environmental issues related to mining.
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OptionalDesign Plant Waste Procedures skill
Participate in mine tailings and waste dump design and management, as per geotechnical, operational and statutory requirements.
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OptionalDevelop New Installations skill
Design and develop new facilities and installations, conduct feasibility studies.
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OptionalMine Dump Design skill
Develop and implement safe and effective waste and dump management. Minimise the ecological footprint of the operation and follow legal requirements.
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