Institution of Chemical Engineers
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
30 April 2027
Type
virtual simulation
Overview Learn how chemical engineers keep complex industrial processes running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. In this Career Simulation, delivered in partnership with IChemE, you'll explore the variety of tasks involved in an engineering career, discover the skills needed to succeed, and understand the tasks undertaken by real chemical engineers. What's Included This Career Simulation includes a thorough overview of the role, from the training and qualifications you need to pursue it, to the progression opportunities available and the rewards and challenges you'll encounter. You'll meet a chemical engineer from Phillips 66 as part of this course too, as they discuss their responsibilities and brief you on your task, where you'll step into the shoes of a real engineer. Lesson Overviews Career Overview - Discover how chemical engineers support safe, efficient operations by monitoring processes, solving problems, and improving performance across the plant. Qualification & Skill Requirements - Explore different routes into chemical engineering, including degree programmes and industrial placement years, as well as the key technical and transferable skills needed. Daily Activities - Learn about the variety of tasks chemical engineers might carry out, from reviewing plant data to investigating faults and identifying improvement opportunities. Career Progression - Find out how chemical engineers can progress into senior technical roles, specialist areas, or leadership positions, and the support available to help them get there. Challenges & Rewards - Find out what challenges chemical engineers typically face, and what the most rewarding aspects of their role are. Salary & Benefits - Get an overview of typical salary progression and some of the benefits associated with working in the oil and gas sector. Meet the Expert - Hear directly from your Simulation Expert Jack about his journey as a chemical engineer, day-to-day work, and the advice he'd share with others. Activity - Jack will brief you on your Simulation activity. This task will see you step into the role of an oil and gas chemical engineer, as you have to make judgement calls on a series of situations that arise during a shift overseeing a used cooking oil recycling process. Reflection - Reflect on what you've learned, what interests you most, and how your current skills connect to this career.
Entry Requirements
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The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Institution of Chemical Engineers offers engineering or operations work where safety, quality, practical problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork are usually important.
Student note
Strong examples include hands-on projects, analytical thinking, safe working, process improvement, and communicating technical ideas clearly.
Application tips
Location
Remote (UK)
Deadline
30 April 2027
Type
virtual simulation
Overview Learn how chemical engineers keep complex industrial processes running safely, efficiently, and responsibly. In this Career Simulation, delivered in partnership with IChemE, you'll explore the variety of tasks involved in an engineering career, discover the skills needed to succeed, and understand the tasks undertaken by real chemical engineers. What's Included This Career Simulation includes a thorough overview of the role, from the training and qualifications you need to pursue it, to the progression opportunities available and the rewards and challenges you'll encounter. You'll meet a chemical engineer from Phillips 66 as part of this course too, as they discuss their responsibilities and brief you on your task, where you'll step into the shoes of a real engineer. Lesson Overviews Career Overview - Discover how chemical engineers support safe, efficient operations by monitoring processes, solving problems, and improving performance across the plant. Qualification & Skill Requirements - Explore different routes into chemical engineering, including degree programmes and industrial placement years, as well as the key technical and transferable skills needed. Daily Activities - Learn about the variety of tasks chemical engineers might carry out, from reviewing plant data to investigating faults and identifying improvement opportunities. Career Progression - Find out how chemical engineers can progress into senior technical roles, specialist areas, or leadership positions, and the support available to help them get there. Challenges & Rewards - Find out what challenges chemical engineers typically face, and what the most rewarding aspects of their role are. Salary & Benefits - Get an overview of typical salary progression and some of the benefits associated with working in the oil and gas sector. Meet the Expert - Hear directly from your Simulation Expert Jack about his journey as a chemical engineer, day-to-day work, and the advice he'd share with others. Activity - Jack will brief you on your Simulation activity. This task will see you step into the role of an oil and gas chemical engineer, as you have to make judgement calls on a series of situations that arise during a shift overseeing a used cooking oil recycling process. Reflection - Reflect on what you've learned, what interests you most, and how your current skills connect to this career.
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Institution of Chemical Engineers offers engineering or operations work where safety, quality, practical problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork are usually important.
Student note
Strong examples include hands-on projects, analytical thinking, safe working, process improvement, and communicating technical ideas clearly.
Application tips