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.