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mineral processing engineer

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Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals

mineral processing engineer

Description

Code

2146.9

Description

Mineral processing engineers develop and manage equipment and techniques to successfully process and refine valuable minerals from ore or raw mineral.

Alternative Labels

materials expert

mineral engineer

mineral processing engineers

senior metallurgist

senior mineralogist

senior processing engineer

surface manager

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

address problems critically ensure compliance with safety legislation maintain records of mining operations manage mineral processing plant manage mineral testing procedures monitor mine production organize chemical reagents prepare scientific reports supervise staff troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

chemistry geology

Optional Skills and Competences

apply transportation management concepts communicate on the environmental impact of mining design plant waste procedures develop new installations mine dump design

Optional Knowledge

bioleaching impact of geological factors on mining operations

Skills & Competences

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/62d3f108-ade2-44b5-beeb-d63d0b21268f

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released