Is it suitable to change career to coal chemical engineering?
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As the title suggests, my colleague’s child is studying chemical engineering and technology, with a focus on coal chemical processing. He said he worked at a large state-owned coking plant, where he was initially in charge of the processes and production management related to the purification and desulfurization of coke oven gas. Later, because it was far from home, he went to Tangshan to work, where he was involved in project installation and commissioning for a year; he has now resigned as well. He is currently unemployed, and I suggested two options for him: either to look for a job at another coking plant or to find a position in an environmental technology company. But he wants his child to change career and work in another industry. I wonder, which industry doesn’t require experience? It’s very disadvantageous to change careers now, as there is no experience available. Everyone, please share your insights; thank you in advance. What other types of work can one do after studying coal chemical engineering? Or switch to another field – one where the technical requirements aren’t too high and where I can start working right away?
It’s very difficult; many coking enterprises are still trying to survive these days. It’s extremely hard to change careers
The key is to look at his interests; generally, one can stay in a particular industry for about 6-7 years before feeling the need to change. At this point, people usually want to change careers, but the industry as a whole, especially manufacturing, is not doing well right now. It is recommended to switch to related industries such as the internet.
Your second suggestion should be a wise choice – one that is in line with the direction of industry development and builds on your professional expertise. It’s the best choice. However, it is also quite difficult to find environmental engineering companies (design institutes) at this stage; one needs to be patient.
Well, it’s indeed very difficult, so it’s essential to choose a major carefully.
It seems that the market for producing LNG from coke oven gas is promising, as both expertise and experience are needed.