Are you naturally inquisitive and open-minded with a strong aptitude for mathematics and the sciences? Why not consider a career in Chemical Engineering. Chemical Engineers combine chemistry and engineering to help solve some of the world’s problems.

As a Chemical Engineering Technician, employment is possible in most areas of process engineering. You could be involved in research and development, design and construction of chemical processing plants, or in plant operations and maintenance. The choice is yours.

A Chemical Engineering Technologist researches, analyses and makes changes to to new or existing chemical engineering technologies and systems. They can work in industries like: Oil and gas – Explosives – Food and drink – Pharmaceuticals (medicines) – Synthetic materials etc.

A Chemical Plant Operator works in a chemical plant. Their job is to monitor and control equipment and co-ordinate maintenance when required. They are also in charge of start up and shut down.

A Chemical Plant Worker works in a chemical plant. Their job includes a variety of tasks like: – Delivering materials to processing areas – Dumping materials into hoppers – Operating specialised machinery – Filling or fastening covers onto containers etc.

Energy Engineers design, plan and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and the removal of environmental health hazards using various engineering disciplines.

A Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller provides technical support in a nuclear power plant. This work can cover installations, operations and maintenance of equipment and the facilities.

A Petroleum Engineer plans and organises the engineering aspects of finding and extracting petroleum or natural gas from our planet.

A Power Generation Production Manager plans, organises and manages the work activities at a power generating or biofuels plant.