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Chemical Engineering Technicians

Descriptions & Duties

  • Chemical Engineering Technicians assist Chemical Engineers and perform technical tasks to aid in chemical engineering research, design, manufacture, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical products and processes. They design and prepare the draft and layouts of chemical plants and equipment according to specifications.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Skills in supporting chemical engineering works

Chemical Engineering Technicians must carefully monitor chemical experiments and processes, technical aspects of the installation and operation of the plant. They must keep compete and detail in their work and ensure the compliance with specifications and regulations are met.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Typically have a higher diploma or an associate degree in applied science or chemical technology

Experience

  • Some skills and experiences through previous work

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$60,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Chemical Engineering Technicians typically work in laboratories or in industrial facilities such as chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

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