mineral processing operator

Mineral processing operators operate a variety of plants and equipment to convert raw materials into marketable products. They provide the appropriate information on the process to the control room.

Scope note

Includes people performing washing, crushing and sizing, separating, sampling, mineral refining and milling.

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Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

collect samples conduct inter-shift communication deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances handle chemicals mix treating materials operate raw mineral separation equipment operate raw mineral size reduction equipment troubleshoot work ergonomically

Optional Skills and Competences

handle mining plant waste operate wash plant perform minor repairs to equipment test raw minerals train employees write production reports

Optional Knowledge

bioleaching chemistry electricity mechanics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/66d22b81-1b5e-42a1-b904-ac67b4a896c6

Status

released

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