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Chemical Engineers

SOC 17-2041.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.2

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Mathematics

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

5.0

Mathematics

4.8

Chemistry

4.8

Physics

4.4

Production and Processing

4.3

Design

4.3

English Language

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Key Tasks

1Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.

2Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.

3Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.

4Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.

5Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Also Known As

Absorption and Adsorption Engineer Automation Engineer Blending Coordinator Chemical Engineer Chemical Process Engineer Chemical Research Engineer Chemical Test Engineer Design Engineer Development Engineer Engineer