Skills & competences

Description

Chemical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in chemical engineering research and in the design, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plant.
Tasks include -
(a) assisting in research on and development of industrial chemical processes, plant and equipment, or testing prototypes;
(b) designing and preparing layouts of chemical plants according to the specifications given;
(c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given;
(d) monitoring technical aspects of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plants to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;
(e) conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists and engineers in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Chemical engineering estimator
- Chemical engineering technician
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Chemical technician - 3111
- Chemical process technician - 3133