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Process Engineer (Chemical) - Working conditions

Mataaro Matū

Working Conditions

Process or chemical engineers work in:  
  • consulting companies
  • city and district councils
  • clients' workplaces
  • universities
  • research institutes
  • laboratories
  • manufacturing facilities.
They may travel overseas to work, attend conferences or market their services.
Maria Wake wears safety goggles while using an extruder machine.

Maria Wake using an extruder to make biodegradable packaging

Cameron Ward looks at plans.

Cameron Ward looking at site plans

 

Equipment

Equipment process or chemical engineers may use includes:
  • processing equipment
  • laboratory equipment 
  • calculators 
  • measuring and testing equipment 
  • protective clothing
  • computers.

 

Hours

Process or chemical engineers usually work regular hours, although they may be required to work evenings and weekends. Some may also do shift work.

 

Maria Wake.

"The hours of work depend on the projects you are working on and if you have deadlines coming up. Usually we work from 8.30am to 5pm. If you're working on a contract basis you tend to work much harder, and for a shorter period."

Maria Wake - Chemical Engineer

 
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Updated September 2009
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