Ore Dressing Engineer (excluding development engineers)
せんこうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical role that designs, operates, manages, and improves mineral processing processes to recover and concentrate valuable minerals from ore.
Description
Ore dressing engineers process raw ore obtained from mines or ore deposits, designing, operating, managing, and improving processes to efficiently separate and concentrate valuable minerals. They combine unit operations such as crushing and classification, flotation, magnetic separation, and heavy liquid separation, and conduct test runs on pilot ores. Based on the obtained data, they analyze mass balances and recovery rates, and perform plant design, equipment selection, and optimization of operating conditions. They also engage in troubleshooting, proposals for energy saving, and periodic maintenance planning while complying with safety, health, and environmental regulations. In addition to in-house technical departments, they are expected to work as consultants or on overseas projects.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for resource development and waste recycling. In the future, energy-saving and automation technologies, as well as compliance with environmental regulations, will be required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Laboratory work / On-site work / Overseas projects / Project-based / Shift work
Career Path
Junior Ore Dressing Engineer → Senior Ore Dressing Engineer → Process Engineer → Plant Manager → Technical Department Manager → Consultant
Required Skills
Flotation technology / Knowledge of crushing and classification processes / Magnetic separation technology / Process control and operation management / Slurry management and water quality control
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / English literature reading / Experimental methods and analytical equipment operation / Plant design / Process simulation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze ore properties and process variables for optimization. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in composition affect quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Required for calculations of mass balance and recovery rates. |
| Problem Solving | To respond to operational troubles and process improvements. |
Related Qualifications
- Chief Mining Engineer
Aliases
- Mineral Processing Engineer
- Ore Separation Technician
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