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chemical engineering technician

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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.

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Theoretical Knowledge

green chemistry production processes chemistry engineering processes engineering principles risk management quality assurance methodologies oxidation laboratory techniques nuclear energy corrosion types nuclear reprocessing analytical chemistry computational chemistry hazardous waste types radiation protection energy efficiency inorganic chemistry hazardous waste storage

Practical Skills

use ICT systems apply safety procedures in laboratory perform laboratory tests prepare chemical samples perform product testing translate formulae into processes ensure compliance with environmental legislation execute analytical mathematical calculations collaborate with engineers determine production feasibility work safely with chemicals calibrate laboratory equipment run laboratory simulations test chemical samples analyse experimental laboratory data supervise laboratory operations identify hazards in the workplace manage health and safety standards set production facilities standards assess hydrogen production technologies dispose of hazardous waste archive scientific documentation recommend product improvements analyse production processes for improvement execute feasibility study on hydrogen control production maintain laboratory equipment use chromatography software recognise signs of corrosion maintain chromotography machinery maintain nuclear reactors develop components separation processes schedule production keep records of work progress write batch record documentation communicate with external laboratories