The thoughts of a device administrator over 6 years. . . . . . . . .
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Time flies; in the blink of an eye, it’s been over 6 years since graduation. . . . . . . In the year I graduated, I wasn’t sure about my career direction; all I wanted was a job location close to home. In my confusion, I ended up working as a equipment operator at a chemical plant ； As the first equipment operator in the unit, I worked on shift for a month, handling tasks such as planning production in the workshop and obtaining raw materials. I also spent time with the workshop’s maintenance staff; it was a monotonous job full of challenges. . . . . A year later, I was transferred to the production department, where I took on responsibilities related to the management of special equipment. I was also tasked with paying employees’ salaries and handling energy statistics, including tracking monthly consumption of water, electricity, and gas. Still, I felt that I wasn’t learning anything new. . . . . . Change jobs. . . . . . I visited a non-destructive testing company, and I thought that the testing equipment was similar to the cameras used in hospitals to take pictures of patients; I also felt that there was no future in this field ； Changing jobs again? Sure, I went to a newly established company, thinking there would be opportunities for growth, but I ended up doing the same job as before – dealing with equipment-related matters and handling all the related paperwork; it was just as boring. . . . . . . I really don’t know what my career plan is. . . . . . . . Confused people. . . . . . . . . Summary: 1] Working as a equipment technician in a chemical plant is a tough job; it’s like being a member of a fire brigade. . Due to careless operation in the workshop, the equipment was damaged; repairs had to be carried out, and the personnel involved are under the workshop’s management, resulting in too many constraints. . . 2】There’s really no room for career advancement as a equipment technician; it’s even worse than working as a worker at an installation company. 3】In terms of job recruitment, 99% of the positions do not require candidates with a degree in chemical engineering machinery. 4】I advise those who haven’t started working as equipment technicians in chemical plants to consider working at design firms or engineering companies; avoid working as equipment technicians in chemical plants unless it’s absolutely necessary
There are only so many holes; not everyone can fit in them.
Bro, you posted your thread half a year late; I can’t go back now. Don’t scare me! I’m going to a chemical plant, and I’m going to study equipment there!
Those upstairs shouldn’t have too many concerns; everyone’s growth experience isn’t necessarily the same. It depends on opportunities and the ability to seize them
If you choose chemical engineering, it’s inevitable that you won’t be able to live in big cities, haha. . . .
When you’re bored, spend some time obtaining a certification as a registered engineer; this way, when you join a design firm, you’ll have work experience and be able to understand design tasks more deeply.
Education and major are just a stepping stone; learning on the job is what truly matters.
It seems that working in a chemical plant is indeed difficult; research and development in such plants is even more challenging than in research institutes.
Actually, the OP didn’t make good use of that opportunity to transfer to the production department!
If the original poster takes care of both the equipment and the manufacturing process! Then move on to management development, and that’s it
It’s also possible to move from devices to the procurement side.