241131 Chemical Engineer

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Process Control Engineer
• Process Engineer (Chemical)

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Researches, designs, develops, and improves chemical processes, process systems, reactions, and materials
• Identifies ways to optimise performance of chemical equipment and processes while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Develops operating procedures, safety protocols, and methods to deal with by-products and waste materials, and troubleshoots problems with chemical manufacturing processes
• Collaborates with plant designers to develop chemical plant specifications, equipment, and control instruments for the production process
• Supervises the fabrication and installation of equipment and systems for chemical processes and transportation
• Monitors and analyses data from processes, and conducts research and experiments to develop new chemical processes and improve existing ones
• Provides technical support and guidance to staff involved in chemical processes and plant operations
• May use computer models to identify cost-effective production methods while minimising risks