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.
Mineral processing engineers develop and manage equipment and techniques to successfully process and refine valuable minerals from ore or raw mineral.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesgeology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesmanage mineral processing plant
Manage plant and equipment designed to extract products from raw minerals. Monitor the flow of materials through the processing plant.
manage mineral testing procedures
Manage mineral testing procedures in order to assess product quality at all stages.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmaintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
monitor mine production
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
organize chemical reagents
Organize the handling, addition, and disposal of chemical reagents used to help separate products from raw mineral.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaddress problems critically
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 of tackling the situation.
ensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare 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.
supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesbioleaching
Principles of bioleaching, the extraction of products from raw mineral through the use of living organisms.
impact of geological factors on mining operations
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesapply transportation management concepts
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
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communicate on the environmental impact of mining
Prepare talks, lectures, consultations with stakeholders and public hearings on environmental issues related to mining.
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design plant waste procedures
Participate in mine tailings and waste dump design and management, as per geotechnical, operational and statutory requirements.
develop new installations
Design and develop new facilities and installations, conduct feasibility studies.
Cross-sector
1 competencemine dump design
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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