Chemical engineering technician

As a chemical engineering technician, you could:

• help to design, build or install production plant equipment
•  research new products and processes in the laboratory
•  monitor production processes and machinery
•  record data and make adjustments to instruments
•  follow safety procedures and regulations
•  carry out quality control checks

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a chemical engineering technician to be a green job, you could:

• develop alternative fuels like hydrogen to reduce reliance on petrochemicals
•  investigate ways to reduce waste plastic
•  research more efficient and sustainable ways to manufacture batteries

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• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• maths knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• complex problem-solving skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• analytical thinking skills
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship

With experience, you could become a shift or lab supervisor in a production plant, eventually moving into management.

You could also work in:

• materials development and design
•  quality control
•  product sales and marketing

With further training, you could become a chemical engineer.