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Chemical engineers conduct research and develop, advise on
and direct commercial-scale chemical processes and production
of various substances and items such as crude oil, petroleum
derivatives, food and drink products, medicaments, or synthetic
materials, and direct maintenance and repair of industrial
plant, or study and advise on technological aspects of particular
materials, products or processes.
Tasks include:
(a) conducting research and advising on, and developing
commercial-scale chemical processes to refine crude oil and
other liquids or gases, and to produce substances and items
such as petroleum derivatives, explosives, food and drink
products, medicaments, or synthetic materials;
(b) specifying relevant aspects of the construction of chemical
manufacturing plants;
(c) specifying production methods, materials and quality
standards and ensuring that they conform to specifications;
(d) establishing control standards and procedures to ensure
safety and efficiency of production operations;
(e) locating and correcting malfunctions;
(f) organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing
equipment;
(g) studying and advising on technological aspects of
particular materials, products or processes;
(h) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other
relevant specialists;
(i) preparing scientific papers and reports;
(j) performing related tasks;
(k) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified hers:
- Engineer, chemical
- Engineer, chemical process
- Engineer, chemical/petroleum and natural gas
- Technologist, food and drink
- Technologist, fuel
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