If I want to switch from the oil refining industry to a petrochemical design firm, what preparations do I need to make now?
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If I want to switch from the oil refining field to petrochemical design or R&D, what preparations do I need to make now? I would appreciate some guidance from experts: I have a master’s degree, know some CAD, and have a background in dual chemical engineering. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology, Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Thank you.
What’s needed are a theoretical foundation and engineering experience – don’t you have both? Then go light!
A PhD might be required; upon graduation, one can go straight to a research institute or a design firm
Read more about design standards and specifications; if you have time, consider taking the exam to become a registered chemical engineer
Reply to 4# guoqiang877: Thank you, expert. Happy New Year!
Reply to 3# Seven-Colored Snowflakes: No way, don’t be harsh on me; I already have a master’s degree. I came to the refinery just to gain some basic experience. The doctor said it so easily; my supervisor asked me to take the exam at South China University of Technology, but I didn’t do it.
Reply to 2# yaojj2007: The theoretical foundation isn’t very solid, and there’s almost no practical engineering experience. I work in the oil refining industry; if I were that good, I wouldn’t be here. Hehe, thank you, happy New Year.
Reply to 6# jiang4457506: Larger domestic petrochemical design and R&D firms generally only accept fresh graduates；
Personally, I feel that petrochemical processing is more precise than oil refining; experience is very important, and reading relevant standards even more so.
Good topic. Let’s take a look; it’s nice to have such an idea
Entering a design institute requires a period of adaptation; one needs to learn some calculation tools and software, as well as familiarize oneself with various design standards and basic principles. Generally, that should be sufficient for handling a project.