Metallurgist job Australia

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Metallurgist Jobs in Australia - ANZSCO page.

Metallurgist job Australia - If your profession is Extractive Metallurgist in accordance with the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2119-15 then you are currently in demand by employers in Australia.

Extractive Metallurgist

Researches, develops, controls and provides advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores and the washing, crushing and grading of ore or refining metals.

Tasks

studies and applies chemical and metallurgical techniques for extracting and refining metallic materials from their ores or concentrates
coordinates the analysis of samples taken from metallurgical process streams to ensure safe and economic operation
advises operations personnel on process changes required to obtain desired products, processes and quality control
specifies temperature adjustments, charge mixtures and other processing variables to obtain pig iron, steel or other metals of specified quality
investigates methods of improving metallurgical processes such as selective oxidation, reduction, electrolysis, and distillation to extract aluminium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel and other non-ferrous metals from their ores
assists with the design and preparation of specifications for primary and preparation plants
may prepare cost budgets of operations to evaluate the economic feasibility of processes
may supervise and coordinate the work of technicians and other workers in the extractive process

Specialisations

Hydrometallurgical Engineer
Pyrometallurgical Engineer

Minimum Requirements

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