Occupation

Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals

Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals conduct research, design and develop and maintain commercial-scale methods of extracting metals from their ores or minerals, water and oil or gas from the earth and of developing new alloys, ceramic and other materials, or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials, products or processes.

NEC Codes
  • 0714-mechanics-and-metal-trades: 0714: Mechanics and Metal Trades
  • 0724-mining-and-extraction: 0724: Mining and Extraction
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect products, equipment or facilities” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Develop software applications
Develop software applications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 10% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop websites or software” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Prepare technical reports for internal use
Prepare technical reports for internal use

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Monitor compliance with regulations, standards or procedures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational methods
Determine operational methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Resolve operational performance problems
Resolve operational performance problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Direct construction activities
Direct construction activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.

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Review technical documents to plan work
Review technical documents to plan work

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Design industrial equipment
Design industrial equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Train staff on proper operational procedures
Train staff on proper operational procedures

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Train staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Advise others on health and safety issues
Advise others on health and safety issues

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake health, safety or hazard management and education activities” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.

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Investigate safety of work environment
Investigate safety of work environment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect work environment to ensure safety and compliance” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.

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Design structures or facilities
Design structures or facilities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.

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Manage project risk
Manage project risk

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables
Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake research and analyse data” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Prepare detailed work plans
Prepare detailed work plans

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Prepare operational reports
Prepare operational reports

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Schedule operational activities
Schedule operational activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Develop technical methods or processes
Develop technical methods or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Maintain operational records or records systems
Maintain operational records or records systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Maintain operational and production records” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems
Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Plan and manage, and analyse costs and benefits of, proposed designs or projects
Plan and manage, and analyse costs and benefits of, proposed designs or projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Direct energy production or management activities
Direct energy production or management activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Direct operational or production activities” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Analyse physical, survey, or geographic data
Analyse physical, survey, or geographic data

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collect or analyse land surveys and geographics data” within the “Science and mathematics” skills cluster family.

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Resolve operational performance problems
Resolve operational performance problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Explain engineering drawings, specifications or other technical information
Explain engineering drawings, specifications or other technical information

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Develop technical methods or processes
Develop technical methods or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Prepare detailed work plans
Prepare detailed work plans

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Create models of engineering designs or methods
Create models of engineering designs or methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Direct quality control activities
Direct quality control activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage services, staff or activities” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational methods
Determine operational methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Design environmental control systems
Design environmental control systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake environmental sustainability planning or activities” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Direct design or development activities
Direct design or development activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Plan and coordinate work operations” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Manage project risk
Manage project risk

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake project planning” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Maintain facilities and conduct repairs” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.

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Direct installation activities
Direct installation activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.

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Prepare technical reports for internal use
Prepare technical reports for internal use

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Interpret design or operational test results
Interpret design or operational test results

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operational specifications design and reporting” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Design industrial equipment
Design industrial equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Inspect equipment or systems
Inspect equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Research advanced engineering designs or applications
Research advanced engineering designs or applications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake engineering research” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Collect samples of raw materials or finished products
Collect samples of raw materials or finished products

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect or prepare finished products” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)

National Education Code (NEC)

0714: Mechanics and Metal Trades
0724: Mining and Extraction