Petrochemical Product Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
せきゆかがくせいひんせいぞうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical role involving operation, monitoring, and optimization of equipment that manufactures various chemical products from raw materials in petrochemical plants.
Description
Petrochemical product manufacturing engineers use crude oil or naphtha as raw materials to control chemical processes such as gas decomposition, polymerization, and distillation, producing chemical products like plastics, synthetic fibers, and intermediate raw materials. They optimize manufacturing processes through plant operation monitoring, data analysis, safety and environmental management, maintaining and improving product quality and efficiency. Additionally, they handle troubleshooting, periodic inspections, and improvement proposals, balancing productivity improvements with safety assurance.
Future Outlook
Amid efforts toward energy conservation and stricter environmental regulations, demand is growing for advanced operation management utilizing process optimization and digital technologies. Smart plant transformation incorporating automation and IoT technologies is advancing, with the roles of specialized engineers expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Domestic and international business trips / Factory work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Operator → Process Engineer → Senior Engineer → Plant Manager → Research and Development → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Chemical Reaction Control / Data Analysis / Plant Operation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
CAD (Piping) / PLC Control / Process Simulation / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking essential to understand and optimize complex process conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor abnormalities can lead to accidents or quality degradation. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to quickly identify and respond to the causes of troubles is important. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Chemical Product Manufacturing Safety Manager
- Professional Engineer (Chemical)
Aliases
- Petrochemical Engineer
- Process Engineer
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