Summary Chemical Engineer near Kitchener (ON)

Find key facts and figures about working as a chemical engineer. The following information is applicable to all Chemical engineers (NOC 21320).

Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Description

Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. They are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.

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Requirements

University

This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

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Wages

$48.72/hour

Median wage in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Prospects

Very good

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in Ontario

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Skills

  • Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies
  • Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions and materials
  • Design and test chemical processing and associated plants and equipment
  • Develop guidelines and specifications for the handling of dangerous chemicals, environmental protection, or standards for foods, materials and consumer goods
  • Establish and conduct quality control programs, operating procedures and control strategies

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