Like all engineers, Chemical Engineers use math, physics, and Economics to solve technical problems. The difference between chemical engineers and other types of engineers is that they apply a knowledge of chemistry in addition to other engineering disciplines. Chemical Engineers sometimes are called 'Universal Engineers' because their Scientific and Technical mastery is so broad.
Chemical Engineers are in the following functional areas
Process
Research and Development
Administration
Production
Design
Consulting
Project management – construction
Environmental engineering
Education
Product engineering
Maintenance
Quality Control
Typical Jobs for chemical engineers
Engineer
Chemical Engineer role is identifying and managing the chemical compositions or materials and ensure they are suitable in the production process. Typical sectors include oil and gas, drugs manufacture and food and drink.
Chemist
An Analytical Chemist investigates substances to identify their properties and what they can be used for within the manufacturing process. Roles might include drugs manufacture and toxicology.
Manager
Responsible of an Energy Manager is reviewing different types of energy production to identify issues such as efficiency and cost effectiveness. This may help to reduce emission of carbon and other pollutants.
Engineer in various fields
-Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineers are integral in the supply chain. Managing different stages of the production process. It is important to have an understanding of how chemical engineering fits with manufacturing processes.
-Materials
Responsible of a materials engineer is investigating and testing the properties of a variety of materials for use in the manufacturing process. Materials include metals, ceramics and wood.
-Mining
There are lots of opportunities for chemical engineers to move into mining engineering. Here responsible of engineer is understanding the practical implications in locating mines in various regions.
Production Manager
A skill set in chemical engineering may result job offer in production management. Candidates are responsible for ensuring the continued production in a factory environment.
Quality Manger
Chemical engineers may choose to follow a quality management. This type of role would involve inspecting products as they leave the factory to ensure they meet required standards.
Petroleum Engineer
A Petroleum engineer is involved in a range of projects along the petroleum supply chain. Ensuring that environmental impacts are low the main aim is to maximise hydrocarbon recovery at minimum cost.
Process Engineer
Chemical engineers are employed in process engineering to maximise the potential outputs from a production line and the quality of the end product. They investigate production methods to ensure that they complement the chemical components of products.
Chemical Engineer could…
Identify ways to reduce pollution
Work with communities to make unclean water safe for human consumption
Help electrical engineers to make new ways of generating energy
To develop new drugs, work with pharmaceutical companies
Involved in the creation of domestic products
Create chemicals to preserve the life of food and drink
Generate colouring agents which can be used in the production of clothing
Support the IT hardware industry to develop processor chips
Develop materials to use in the off-shore industry
Develop new products
Challenges…
Ways to transform waste into reusable products and energy
How to manufacture a vehicle with fuel efficient and less pollution
Utilising varied chemical compositions to make cheaper and more effective drugs
Creating cleaning agents
Making food colourings
Preventing the spread of disease
Ensuring that food remains fresh for longer
Environmental challenges
Worthy challenges of making biodegradable products
Landfill issues
Chemical Engineering principles …
Chemistry
Physics
Algebra
Mathematics
Biology
Production
Material Sciences
Aerodynamics
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Chemical engineering is beneficial course, because…
A career of lifelong learning
Plenty of opportunity to broaden your network through workshops, lectures and work experience
You will meet other like-minded career focussed individuals seeking to forge a career in chemical engineering
It is an entry point to move onto further study in the form of a master’s degree and PhD It is a prerequisite for most jobs in the chemical engineering sector
It equips you for an academic career should you choose to move into research or lecturing
It provides the opportunity to work with an experienced academic supervisor who can provide unique sector insights
It gives exposure to a range of other business related functions such as engineering and business administration
Opportunities exist in many universities to find relevant work experience
Some public sectors
Coal India Ltd – October
Oil India Ltd – October
Dept of Agri & Co-operation - September
National Health Mission, Kawardha – September
Office of the Chief Medical & Health Officer, Kawardha– September
NPL - October
BARC - June
Higher studies for chemical engineers
Biotechnology, sugar technology, environmental engineering, computational engineering and networking, pharmaceutical technology, petrochemical engineering and so on.To enter the management field, one can choose MBA programme with specialisation in pharma management, biotechnology, oil and gas management.
PRODUCTS FORM CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
Bottled Gas
Gasoline
Jet Fuel
Fuel Oil(for home heating)
Fuel Oil(for factories)
Diesel Oil and others
Solvent for paints
Insecticides
Medicines
Synthetic Fibers
Enamel
Detergents
Weed Killers & Fertilizers
Plastics
Synthetic Rubber
Photographic Film
Candles
Waxed Paper
Polish
Ointments & Creams
Roofing
Protective Paints
Asphalt
