ISCO Occupation Group 3116.1 Chemical Engineering Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Chemical Engineering Technician: Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes.
Essential Skills
- Determine Production Feasibility
- Laboratory Techniques
- Engineering Principles
- Apply Safety Procedures In Laboratory
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Analyse Experimental Laboratory Data
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Prepare Chemical Samples
- Execute Analytical Mathematical Calculations
- Test Chemical Samples
- Risk Management
- Calibrate Laboratory Equipment
- Collaborate With Engineers
- Translate Formulae Into Processes
- Perform Laboratory Tests
- Work Safely With Chemicals
- Run Laboratory Simulations
- Production Processes
- Perform Product Testing
- Engineering Processes
- Chemistry
- Use Ict Systems
Optional Skills
- Nuclear Reprocessing
- Schedule Production
- Analyse Production Processes For Improvement
- Hazardous Waste Types
- Use Chromatography Software
- Maintain Chromotography Machinery
- Maintain Laboratory Equipment
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Supervise Laboratory Operations
- Control Production
- Set Production Facilities Standards
- Archive Scientific Documentation
- Manage Health And Safety Standards
- Nuclear Energy
- Dispose Of Hazardous Waste
- Energy Efficiency
- Analytical Chemistry
- Maintain Nuclear Reactors
- Write Batch Record Documentation
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Corrosion Types
- Recognise Signs Of Corrosion
- Communicate With External Laboratories
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Hazardous Waste Storage
- Radiation Protection
- Recommend Product Improvements
Alternative Names
- Chemical Engineering Developer
- Production Chemistry Technician
- Chemical Research Technician
- Chemical Process Engineering Technician
- Chemical Industry Engineering Technician
- Chemical Engineering Worker
- Chemical Operations Engineering Technician
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C3116.1.4 | ISCO Specialization 3116.1.4 Hazardous Waste Technician |
| C3116.1.1 | ISCO Specialization 3116.1.1 Asphalt Laboratory Technician |
| C3116.1.2 | ISCO Specialization 3116.1.2 Chemical Manufacturing Quality Technician |
| C3116.1.3 | ISCO Specialization 3116.1.3 Colour Sampling Technician |
