What should a construction technician learn if he wants to switch to working as a production technician in a chemical company?

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““A production technician” is a rather vague role; in state-owned enterprises it might be equivalent to an engineer, while in private enterprises it could refer to a worker with a college education or something else entirely. At the initial stage of working in a private enterprise, it may not be important to have a clear role definition; one can try taking on as many tasks as possible and hold oneself to the goals set by supervisors or managers. After working for 3 years with a university degree, it’s definitely time to take on challenges. The areas to learn about include, first, the technology related to the products mentioned above, and second, the technical skills involved in on-site production: DCS or other automation systems, as well as the operational skills related to chemical processing equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, and towers, along with basic maintenance tasks. Basic skills must be mastered; first of all, one needs to become a competent operator. Thirdly, there are team management skills – I’m not quite familiar with concepts like the three checks and four confirmations. In our private enterprises, we have our own management practices such as the establishment of operating procedures, identification of potential hazards, equipment inspections, and hazard analysis for various production processes, which it’s necessary to understand. Fourthly, there is workshop management, which includes employee attendance tracking, performance management, workshop training, cost control, emergency response plans, and so on

Thank you. During the interview, the manager mentioned that the role would be as a production technician, and that I needed to pick up again the principles of chemical engineering that I learned in university; I’m not quite sure about the details though. I’ll definitely be in charge of the construction work when I go there; I know a lot about this: lol. During the construction phase, I need to thoroughly understand the techniques involved, otherwise it will be awkward once I start driving.

Thank you. It’s a foreign-owned or private enterprise; it’s indeed the right time to take on challenges while I’m still young. As for construction work... it’s hard to put into words.

Qingcheng Jun said it very well, and it was also extremely accurate. I’m very puzzled – why are private companies so vague in their job descriptions? Don’t even know what to do specifically?

Switching from construction technology management to production technology and process management is a significant leap. There is a long way to go, from infrastructure construction to commissioning of production and then to its operational phase. Not too much effort is required to learn about infrastructure management* (although shifting from the role of a contractor to that of a client involves significant changes in mindset and management approaches). However, it is essential to thoroughly understand key process flow diagrams such as PID and PFD. One must also be familiar with the critical process parameters and technical specifications of major equipment such as compressors and reactors. Understanding control systems like DCS and SIS is necessary as well. The three volumes related to the process package need to be studied in detail. In addition, it is important to learn and master the procedures for preparing chemical plants for production and carrying out commissioning tests (especially those specific to your company).

Main responsibilities of the production technician: 1. Participate in the entire process of project construction, including factory building, installation of process equipment, production commissioning, and official commissioning of the facility. 2. Through the project construction process, gradually become familiar with and master the production technology to ensure smooth daily production thereafter ； 3. In collaboration with the production shift leader, promptly resolve various technical issues in the production process ； 4. Prepare process documents, establish standard quotas for material consumption, carry out preliminary quality control, and provide reminders regarding quality considerations during the production process and testing ； 5. Actively participate in improvements to equipment, processes, and operational techniques to continuously enhance productivity and the level of process technology ； Secondary responsibilities (assistance): 6. Organizing various temporary documents generated during the project’s construction and operation phases ； 7. Assist with tasks related to the management of drawings and archives.

Thank you, but I haven’t started working yet, so I still can’t come into contact with these things. I’m going through the resignation process here and will stay with the project until the end

The construction of small workshops in the fine chemicals sector of private enterprises proceeds rapidly; in some cases, work starts before a leadership team has been established. The technical and engineering departments first set up the production lines, and the production department that takes over may lack a complete team structure, giving frontline employees the opportunity to advance to higher positions. When I first arrived, according to the plan, our department was supposed to have a master’s degree holder as the supervisor, but that person never showed up. Several team leaders took turns handling the responsibilities, and eventually I took over that role. Private companies do this: they give opportunities to those below, and only when someone at a higher level is unable to handle the task or needs to be reassigned will someone from above be sent in. When a company grows rapidly and there is a shortage of talent, subordinates have more opportunities