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93100.00 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement.

Overview

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Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to maneuver and control automation systems, pumps, valves, conveyors, crushers or other equipment specific to mineral or metal processing operations
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to detect anomalies, malfunctions or inefficiencies that may impact mineral or metal processing operations
  • Control of Settings to optimize the processing of mineral ores or metals through adjusting settings, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates or chemical dosages
  • Reaction Time to prevent equipment damage, product quality issues or safety hazards, which require quick response to changes in equipment behaviour
  • Attention to Detail to ensure product quality and process efficiency by conscientiously performing equipment checks and maintaining precise records
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand the sequence of operations involved in mineral and metal processing which allows to oversee the entire production cycle and identify opportunities for process optimization or improvements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Coordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
  • Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
  • Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
  • Coordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
  • Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
  • Provide or organize training for members of production crew
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.

Additional information

  • There is little mobility among the various types of central control and process operators within the mineral and metal processing industry.
  • With experience, central control and process operators may progress to supervisory positions in mineral and metal processing.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

93 – Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors

Sub-major group

931 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing

Minor group

9310 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing

Unit group

93100 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Occupational profile

93100.00 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

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