Copper Smelting Engineer (Excluding Development Engineers)
どうせいれんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical position that produces high-purity copper from copper ore or scrap through pyrometallurgical and electrolytic refining, and manages quality and production efficiency.
Description
Copper smelting engineers are specialists who heat copper ore or recycled raw materials in melting furnaces and use pyrometallurgical or electrolytic refining to remove impurities and produce high-purity copper. They operate process control systems (PLC/DCS), monitor and adjust temperature, current, and chemical composition, and conduct quality management through sampling and chemical analysis. In compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards, they manage equipment such as slag treatment and exhaust gas purification, and work on improving process efficiency, reducing costs, and handling troubles.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of renewable energy and electrification, copper demand is increasing, and the demand for copper smelting engineers with expertise in environmental regulation compliance and energy saving is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
24-Hour Operation / Plant-Based / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Process Engineer → Manufacturing Manager → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Heat Calculation / Process Control / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Smelting Process Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance (Predictive Maintenance) / ISO Standards / Reading English Technical Documents / Safety, Health, and Environmental Management / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because trace impurities affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes is required during furnace troubles or abnormalities. |
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