Dear seniors, may I ask how those with a diploma from a vocational school in the chemical industry can advance in their careers?
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Dear seniors, I am a graduate from a junior college. The major is \"Petroleum and Chemical Production Technology\". I currently work at a private petrochemical company, as an operator in four different positions related to distillation, stabilization, gas separation, and MTBE production. Because I don’t want to lead this kind of shift-work life, but I also don’t know how to move forward in the future. Therefore, I ask for your guidance and suggestions from those who are more experienced. Thank you! :)
Try to become a technician first; at the very least, work hard to become a team leader.
That’s the characteristic of the chemical industry: there aren’t many job options available; one either needs technical skills or else has to settle for doing menial work
First, do your current job well and see if there are any other opportunities for development before making a decision. In fact, at your current position, it’s good to master the production techniques and become a team leader, and then gradually move up the hierarchy. That’s also a good approach. The key is to acquire skills that allow you to handle tasks independently; that’s what’s most important right now.
First, master the skills well, and then move on to a career in technical management
With so many chemical plants being built these days, someone has to operate them； Graduate students also work shift work; it’s just that way
Want to grow? Pursuing a graduate degree is a good option. Of course, pursuing a graduate degree also likely involves shift work...
Try not to work shifts, as it can affect your health
Most of them go to factories to work as technicians, and many also change careers. After all, not everyone can handle working in a chemical plant
It’s not meant to be a criticism, but these days, even undergraduates who work in chemical plants have to start working in shifts, beginning from the lowest levels. After a few years, they might become technicians; those with better skills can become workshop supervisors. As for those with an associate degree, if there are people in charge above them, it’s fine, but otherwise they’ll have to work in shifts. If they manage to acquire real skills within a few years, they can then change jobs