Metallurgist

Tasks and duties

• Extracting metals and minerals from their ores by applying physical and chemical methods.
• Designing processes for mineral extraction and alloying.
• Advising operators on production and quality methods.
• Conducting microscopic, x-ray, x-ray diffraction and spectrographic studies of metals and alloys.
• Liaising with other professionals such as engineers, geologists, chemists and operators to find improved process efficiencies.
• Developing and overseeing implementation of environmentally friendly processes.
• Testing metals in use, recording data and advising on performance and shortcomings.
• Studying effects of radiation on metals exposed to nuclear environments.
• Supervising a team of metallurgists and technicians.
• Preparing budgets and technical reports.