§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

chemical engineering technician

Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products.

Description

Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques production processes engineering principles green chemistry oxidation quality assurance methodologies engineering processes chemistry risk management

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

nuclear reprocessing hazardous waste storage energy efficiency nuclear energy radiation protection inorganic chemistry corrosion types hazardous waste types computational chemistry analytical chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

translate formulae into processes calibrate laboratory equipment run laboratory simulations prepare chemical samples collaborate with engineers work safely with chemicals execute analytical mathematical calculations test chemical samples perform product testing analyse experimental laboratory data perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory determine production feasibility ensure compliance with environmental legislation use ICT systems

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)