O*NET-SOC 17-2041.00

Chemical Engineers

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.Core3552
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.Core18471
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.Core20955
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.Core18472
Design and plan layout of equipment.Core3560
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.Core3554
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.Core18473
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.Core3558
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.Core3553
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.Core3557
Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.Core3559
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.Core3556
Develop computer models of chemical processes.Core24003
Direct activities of workers who operate or are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.Core3555

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 54 examples in 16 categories, 16 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Absorption process simulation software
Applied Flow Technology AFT Arrow
Applied Flow Technology AFT Fathom
AspenTech aspenONE
Cerebro CerebroMix
ChemicaLogic SteamTab
Chempute Software Engineer's Aide SINET
Chempute Software SuperPro Designer
Chempute Software VisiMix
Chemstations CHEMCAD
Control Station ENGINEER
EPCON International CHEMPRO Engineering Suite
EPCON International SiNET
EPCON International SYSTEM 7 Process Explorer
G&P Engineering Software EngVert
G&P Engineering Software PipeDrop
Laboratory information management system LIMS
Madison Technical Software Chempak Plus
Madison Technical Software Enviropak
Madison Technical Software Steampak
Minitab
Prode PD-Plus
SoftLab PHEdesign
Statistical software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Thermal Analysis Systems The Energy Analyst

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
CD-adapco STAR-CAD
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
PTC Creo Parametric

Development environment software

CHot Technology
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Microsoft Visual C# .NET
RHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Chempute Software ChemDraw

Financial analysis software

Chempute Software EstPro

Data base user interface and query software

G&P Engineering Software PhysProps
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Relational database software
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Industrial control software

GE Fanuc Proficy Machine Edition
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Exchange

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research industrial processes or operations.
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Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate operational costs.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
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Determine operational methods.
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Thinking Creatively

Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
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Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design industrial processing systems.
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Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare operational reports.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct industrial production activities.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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