| Conduct
research to develop new and improved
chemical manufacturing processes. |
| Design
and plan layout of equipment. |
| Design
measurement and control systems
for chemical plants based on data
collected in laboratory experiments
and in pilot plant operations. |
| Determine
most effective arrangement of operations,
such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer,
distillation, and drying. |
| Develop
processes to separate components
of liquids or gases or generate
electrical currents, using controlled
chemical processes. |
| Develop
safety procedures to be employed
by workers operating equipment or
working in close proximity to on-going
chemical reactions. |
| Direct
activities of workers who operate
or who are engaged in constructing
and improving absorption, evaporation,
or electromagnetic equipment. |
| Perform
laboratory studies of steps in manufacture
of new product and test proposed
process in small scale operation
(pilot plant). |
| Perform
tests throughout stages of production
to determine degree of control over
variables, including temperature,
density, specific gravity, and pressure. |
| Prepare
estimate of production costs and
production progress reports for
management. |
| adhere
to safety procedures |
| advise
clients or customers |
| advise
clients regarding engineering problems |
| analyze
chemical experimental, test, or
analysis data or findings |
| analyze
engineering design problems |
| analyze
engineering test data |
| analyze
project proposal to determine feasibility,
cost, or time |
| analyze
scientific research data or investigative
findings |
| analyze
technical data, designs, or preliminary
specifications |
| analyze
test data |
| calculate
engineering specifications |
| collect
scientific or technical data |
| communicate
technical information |
| compile
numerical or statistical data |
| conduct
laboratory research or experiments |
| conduct
standardized qualitative laboratory
analyses |
| conduct
standardized quantitative laboratory
analyses |
| confer
with engineering, technical or manufacturing
personnel |
| confer
with research personnel |
| confer
with scientists |
| coordinate
engineering project activities |
| create
mathematical or statistical diagrams
or charts |
| delegate
authority for engineering activities |
| design
control systems |
| design
engineered systems |
| design
machines |
| design
manufacturing processes or methods |
| develop
mathematical simulation models |
| develop
new chemical processing techniques
or formulas |
| develop
or maintain databases |
| develop
plans for programs or projects |
| develop
policies, procedures, methods, or
standards |
| develop
safety regulations |
| develop
tables depicting data |
| direct
and coordinate activities of workers
or staff |
| direct
and coordinate scientific research
or investigative studies |
| direct
implementation of new procedures,
policies, or programs |
| direct
personnel in support of engineering
activities |
| draw
prototypes, plans, or maps to scale |
| estimate
cost for engineering projects |
| estimate
production costs |
| estimate
time needed for project |
| evaluate
costs of engineering projects |
| evaluate
engineering data |
| evaluate
manufacturing or processing systems |
| examine
engineering documents for completeness
or accuracy |
| explain
complex mathematical information |
| follow
manufacturing methods or techniques |
| follow
safe waste disposal procedures |
| inspect
facilities or equipment for regulatory
compliance |
| lead
teams in engineering projects |
| plan
construction of structures or facilities |
| plan
production processes |
| plan
scientific research or investigative
studies |
| plan
testing of engineering methods |
| prepare
reports |
| prepare
technical reports or related documentation |
| provide
analytical assessment of engineering
data |
| read
technical drawings |
| resolve
engineering or science problems |
| test
equipment as part of engineering
projects or processes |
| understand
engineering data or reports |
| understand
properties of gases or liquids |
| use
chemical processing emergency procedures |
| use
chemical testing or analysis procedures |
| use
computer aided drafting or design
software for design, drafting, modeling,
or other engineering tasks |
| use
computers to enter, access or retrieve
data |
| use
drafting or mechanical drawing techniques |
| use
government regulations |
| use
hazardous disposal techniques |
| use
hazardous materials information |
| use
intuitive judgment for engineering
analyses |
| use
knowledge of investigation techniques |
| use
mathematical or statistical methods
to identify or analyze problems |
| use
pollution control techniques |
| use
project management techniques |
| use
quantitative research methods |
| use
relational database software |
| use
research methodology procedures
within manufacturing or commerce |
| use
scientific research methodology |
| use
spreadsheet software |
| use
technical information in manufacturing
or industrial activities |
| use
technical regulations for engineering
problems |
| use
word processing or desktop publishing
software |
| work
as a team member |
| write
business project or bid proposals |
| write
product performance requirements |
