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Career: Chemical Engineers
Job Description
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. |
96
|
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions. |
96
|
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes. |
96
|
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes. |
96
|
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying. |
96
|
Design and plan layout of equipment. |
96
|
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes. |
96
|
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant. |
92
|
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management. |
92
|
Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations. |
92
|
Direct activities of workers who operate or who are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment. |
88
|
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
81
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
79
|
Thinking Creatively
|
79
|
Processing Information
|
78
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
77
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
77
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
77
|
Getting Information
|
77
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
74
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
74
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
70
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
70
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
69
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
69
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
68
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
67
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
67
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
67
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
67
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
67
|
Interacting With Computers
|
66
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
65
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
63
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
61
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
60
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
58
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
35
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
35
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
34
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
33
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
15
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|