Seeking advice: Is it better to be a dry-process engineer in the production facility or to work in engineering as a construction manager?
Thread Content
I currently work in a petrochemical company; I have a background in process engineering. I used to be involved in production, and now I have two options. Is it better to work as a process engineer on the production equipment in the production department, or to work in the engineering department as a construction manager?
The key is to determine which field suits you better, as well as whether the role defined by the company is more conducive to your personal development; for example, if you enjoy working on process optimization and technical aspects related to processes, you could choose to become a process engineer； If you are interested in work related to project management, you can consider jobs in construction management
It is recommended that if one wants to work in production or in construction management, they will need to travel around all year long, be on business trips for extended periods, and thus be unable to take care of their family. While working in production and operations may earn less money, it offers stability and the opportunity to enjoy life
Working in construction management requires traveling around all year long and being on business trips for extended periods, which makes it impossible to take care of one’s family. On the other hand, working in production and operations may earn less money, but it offers stability and the opportunity to enjoy life – and that’s definitely true
It is recommended to become a process engineer; firstly, it is a field that matches one’s expertise, and secondly, process technology requires continuous learning and development. 3. Managers cannot handle technical matters, but technical personnel can take on management tasks.
The engineering department, by handling construction management, will be able to manage production more effectively, as such management leads to a qualitative improvement in one’s understanding of the installations
For future development, process engineers can reach higher positions with a broader scope of responsibilities; I personally prefer the former approach.
Process engineers can probably do better