ISCO Unit Group 3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Chemical Engineering Technicians: Chemical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in chemical engineering research and in the design, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plant.

Tasks include-

(a) assisting in research on and development of industrial chemical processes, plant and equipment, or testing prototypes;

(b) designing and preparing layouts of chemical plants 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) monitoring technical aspects of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plants to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;

(e) conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists and engineers in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- Chemical engineering estimator

- Chemical engineering technician

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Chemical technician- 3111

- Chemical process technician- 3133


Occupations

Occupation Title
C3116.1 ISCO Occupation Group 3116.1 Chemical Engineering Technician

Higher Level