Engineers (Chemical and Material)

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks

• preparing designs for chemical process systems and planning control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components effect chemical changes test and evaluate fuels transfer heat and control the storing and handling of solids liquids and gases
• monitoring the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions
• ensuring correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications
• diagnosing malfunctions in chemical plants and instituting remedial action
• studying product utilisation and pollution control problems
• reviewing plans for new products and submitting material selection recommendations in accordance with design specifications and factors such as strength weight and cost
• planning and implementing laboratory operations to develop new materials and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfil production cost and performance standards
• conferring with producers of materials such as metals ceramics polymers cements and elastomers during the investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications
• reviewing product failure data and implementing laboratory tests to establish or reject possible causes and advising on ways to overcome any problems

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you like maths and science? Engineering might be for you! Engineers are involved in the technical design and construction of large infrastructure such as mining equipment, aircrafts, electronics and more. There are many sub-industries in Engineering, so before you start your journey you’ll need to pick which area you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’d like to become an Aircraft Engineer and build and/or repair aircraft structures, avionic and mechanical systems? Civil Engineering covers the design and construction of things like bridges, dams, gas and water supply schemes and many other structures.Engineers have good attention to detail and love building and improving the way things work. You’ll need to have strong skills in mathematics and science and also be able to work as part of a team.

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