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| 3116 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS |
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Chemical engineering technicians perform technical tasks
connected with chemical engineering research, as well as with
the design, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance
and repair of chemical plant.
Tasks include -
(a) providing technical assistance connected with research and
the development of industrial chemical processes, plant and
equipment, or testing prototypes;
(b) designing and preparing layouts of chemical plant according
to the specifications given;
(c) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of
materials and labour required for manufacture and
installation according to the specifications given;
(d) providing technical supervision of the construction,
installation, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical
plant to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance
with specifications and regulations;
(e) applying technical knowledge of chemical engineering
principles and practices in order to identify and solve
problems arising in the course of their work;
(f) providing technical assistance regarding technological
aspects of particular materials, products and processes;
(g) performing related tasks;
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Technician, engineering/chemical
- Technician, engineering/chemical process
- Technician, engineering/petroleum
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Kiln-operator, chemical and related processes - 8152
- Machine-operator, blending/chemical and related processes
- 8151
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