EXTRACTIVE METALLURGIST JOBS AUSTRALIA
Australia seeks Extractive Metallurgists to live and work in Australia. If your occupation is Extractive Metallurgist, as described in the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2119-15, then your skills are currently in Demand.
Extractive Metallurgist is on the State Sponsorship List for one or more Australian States/Territories. You may qualify for a lower required pass mark in your points based work visa assessment, and for priority processing to fast-track your work visa application.
EXTRACTIVE METALLURGIST JOB DESCRIPTION
2119-15 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.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- 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
EXTRACTIVE METALLURGIST IS NOT YOUR OCCUPATION?
If your occupation does not match the
- Materials Scientist
- Meteorologist
- Sports Scientist
- Physical Metallurgist
- Physicist
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
DO I QUALIFY FOR A WORK VISA TO AUSTRALIA (EXTRACTIVE METALLURGIST)?
Email to a friend 
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), announced its support of a national campaign to educate employers in the horticulture industry about their obligations when employing overseas workers.
The final report of the Baird Review on legislation governing international education shows support for recent Government immigration policy changes.
The minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans has released a public statement confirming the Governments position that the 457 Visa programme should only be used when employers are unable to find the skilled workers within Australia.
