Alumina Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
あるみなせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ（せいさんぎじゅつしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Alumina manufacturing engineers monitor and operate each process from raw material processing to calcination in alumina (aluminum oxide) manufacturing plants, ensuring quality and safety as specialists.
Description
Alumina manufacturing engineers operate and monitor each process such as alumina extraction from ore, filtration, precipitation, drying, and calcination, and maintain process parameters using DCS and PLC. Since raw material composition and reaction conditions greatly affect quality, they achieve stable production while meeting product specifications through regular sampling and inspections with analytical instruments, and complying with safety and health management and environmental regulations.
Future Outlook
Alumina has high demand as high-purity materials for steel, automobiles, and electronic components. Against the backdrop of strengthened environmental regulations and energy-saving trends, the demand for engineers skilled in process optimization and safety management is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Attentive / Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Shift Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Chemical Analysis / Instrumentation and Automatic Control (Basic) / Plant Operation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
DCS Programming / Process Simulation / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because analysis of process parameters is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in conditions affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of causes during equipment troubles is required. |
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Aliases
- Alumina Manufacturing Operator
- Alumina Plant Operator
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