Chemical Recovery Worker (Chemical Products)
やくひんかいしゅうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the collection, regeneration, and treatment of waste liquids and gases generated in the manufacturing process at chemical plants.
Description
Chemical recovery workers operate recovery equipment such as distillation columns, thin-film evaporators, and gas absorption towers within chemical plants to separate and recover waste liquids and volatile chemical substances generated during manufacturing processes. They manage equipment operation and monitoring, temperature, pressure, and flow control, equipment inspection and maintenance, adherence to safety procedures, and record-keeping. Recovered solvents are adjusted to reusable quality levels. They play an important role from the perspectives of environmental conservation and cost reduction, requiring high safety awareness and precise work.
Future Outlook
With strengthening environmental regulations and growing needs for resource recycling, demand for recovery and regeneration technologies will remain stable. In the future, optimization of processes using automation, labor-saving technologies, and IoT is expected.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / In-house Training / Safety Training / Shift Work
Career Path
Operator Apprentice → Chemical Recovery Operator → Shift Leader → Plant Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Chemical Process Operation / Hazardous Materials Handling / Instrumentation Operation / Record and Report Creation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Automatic Control System Knowledge / ISO14001 Knowledge / Machine Maintenance (Basics) / PLC Control Basics / Solvent Recycling Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small errors in chemical substances can affect product quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to handling heavy containers and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Type B)
Aliases
- Chemical Recovery Operator
- Solvent Recovery Worker
Related Jobs
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Chemical Product Manufacturing Worker
- Solvent Recovery Worker