EDC (Ethylene Dichloride) Manufacturing Worker
いーでぃーしー（えちれんじくろりど）せいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates, monitors, and maintains chemical plants manufacturing ethylene dichloride from ethylene and chlorine.
Description
EDC manufacturing workers operate reactors that react ethylene and chlorine, monitor and control the distillation and separation processes of the products. They handle process control using DCS, management of reaction temperature and pressure, operation of distillation columns, parameter adjustments for improving yield, emergency shutdowns and troubleshooting, inspection and maintenance of safety devices, and sampling and analysis of quality samples. The work environment involves high temperatures and high pressures, making safety management and compliance with environmental regulations essential, along with a significant amount of teamwork, inspections, and record-keeping.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable as a PVC raw material, and with advancing process automation and labor-saving efforts, the need for personnel with advanced operation and control skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Calmly / High Safety Awareness / Pays Attention to Details / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
3-Shift System / Factory Resident / Night Shift / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Operator Assistant → Plant Operator → Shift Leader → Operations Engineer → Process Engineer → Plant Manager
Required Skills
DCS Operation / Process Instrumentation / Quality Inspection (Simple Analysis) / Reactor Operation / Safety Device and Emergency Shutdown Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Engineering / Fault Diagnosis / Instrumentation Engineering / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in safety management and quality control. |
| Problem Solving | Quick root cause analysis is necessary during troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Due to the prevalence of routine tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler,乙種第4類
Aliases
- EDC Operator
- Ethylene Dichloride Plant Operator
- Vinyl Chloride Precursor Manufacturing Worker
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