chemical processing supervisor

Description

Chemical processing supervisors coordinate the activities and the staff involved in the chemical production process, ensuring the production goals and deadlines are met. They control quality and optimize chemicals processing by ensuring defined tests, analysis and quality control procedures are performed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques chemical processes contamination exposure regulations chemistry analytical chemistry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

gas contaminant removal processes instrumentation equipment nuclear energy radiochemistry corrosion types metrology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage chemical testing procedures manage waste use chemical analysis equipment run laboratory simulations manage chemical processes inspection plan shifts of employees supervise worker safety test chemical samples define manufacturing quality criteria document analysis results develop calibration procedures validate raw materials ensure compliance with environmental legislation handle residual gases communicate test results to other departments monitor chemical process condition avoid contamination

OPTIONALOptional competences

recognise signs of corrosion remove contaminants assess environmental impact prepare chemical samples remove contaminated materials analyse energy consumption maintain stock control systems train employees monitor nuclear power plant systems