Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervises industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical changes.

• prepares designs for chemical process systems, and plans control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids and gases
• monitors the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions
• designs pilot plants
• ensures that correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications
• interprets reports from other engineers, chemists and technical workers
• diagnoses malfunctions in chemical plants and institutes remedial actions
• prepares analytical reports, feasibility studies and detailed costings of processes
• studies product utilisation and pollution control problems
• may confer with environmental authorities
• may review tenders and supervise contracts
• may specialise in the conduct of experiments and correlation of data to investigate practical chemical engineering problems

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Western Australia

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.