Profession 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.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Skills

• Deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances

  Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.

• Operate raw mineral separation equipment

  Operate a variety of machinery used to separate raw mineral for further processing based on size of particles or chemical composition. Work with screens, flotation cells, spirals, jigs, drums and cyclones.

• Collect samples

  Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas or soil samples for testing.

• Operate raw mineral size reduction equipment

  Operate equipment used to reduce the size of raw minerals to prepare it for further processing. Work with gyrotary and jaw crushers, and roll, ball and autogenous mills.

• Conduct inter-shift communication

  Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Handle chemicals

  Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Mix treating materials

  Mix treating materials including reagents, catalysts and various chemicals.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB