Furnace Roaster (Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing)
ろやきしょく（りゅうさんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Handles the furnace roasting process in a sulfuric acid manufacturing plant, burning and oxidizing raw materials such as sulfur to produce sulfur oxide, supporting the sulfuric acid manufacturing process as a manufacturing role.
Description
The Furnace Roaster (Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing) operates and monitors roasting furnaces (batch or continuous type) in sulfuric acid plants, burning sulfur or sulfur dioxide gas to produce sulfur trioxide (SO₃) from sulfur dioxide (SO₂). Manages temperature and pressure, adjusts combustion efficiency, inspects safety devices, and handles emergencies to smoothly advance the subsequent absorption tower process for sulfuric acid generation. Work is performed in high-temperature, corrosive environments, requiring protective gear and strict adherence to procedures.
Future Outlook
Demand for chemical products is stable, and the advancement of energy-saving and safe operation technologies is increasing the sophistication of operation operators. With the普及 of automation and AI control systems, there is a demand for skill shifts from operation monitoring to process optimization.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Attentive / Has Cooperativeness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Furnace Roasting Operator → Plant Operation Leader → Manufacturing Section Chief → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Director
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Reactions / Emergency Shutdown Procedures / Instrument Monitoring / Plant Operation Monitoring / Process Control (Temperature and Pressure)
Recommended Skills
Process Automatic Control System Operation / Process Simulation / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor setting errors in high-temperature, high-pressure processes can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to work for long hours wearing protective gear in high-temperature, high-humidity sites. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to concentrate for long periods in hazardous environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows standardized operating procedures, so creative thinking is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Pressure Vessel Handling Operation Supervisor
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class A)
- High Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager (First Class)
Aliases
- Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Operator
- Sulfuric Acid Plant Operator
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