Discover chemical engineering Andy Stoker Process Safety Consultant

Why think about Chemical Engineering? Benefits include…… Make a real contribution to a sustainable future Interesting challenges Excellent job prospects High earning potential Variety and challenge Opportunities to travel and see the world WWW.WHYNOTCHEMENG.COM

What is chemical engineering about? Chemical engineering is just about making chemicals or working on an oil rig… right?

All these – and more! Wrong. It’s so much more… chemical engineering touches just about everything we see on a daily basis.

So what is chemical engineering? Combines the most exciting elements of science with the real world application of engineering. Creates everything from bio-fuels to beauty products, food to fashion and everything in between.

What do chemical engineers do? health & well-being energy food & drink Click once to start the four ‘vistas’ to arrive. All engineers use maths and physics to solve technical problems, but only chemical engineers use chemistry to improve industrial processes in all of these areas. water

Types of work they do: Typical roles/types of work of IChemE members according to the 2016 salary survey. Source: responses to the IChemE Member Salary Survey 2016 (UK)

Industries they work in: Plus: - public sector - Waste management Consumer goods - finance, insurance & risk Power generation and fossil fuels - mining and minerals Health, safety & environment - plastics Power generation and renewables - iron, steel and other metals according to respondents of IChemE Salary Survey 2016 Source: responses to the IChemE Member Salary Survey 2016 (UK)

Pharmaceuticals Manufacture

University practicals

What is chemical engineering? Our modern society relies on the work of chemical engineers Chemical Engineers: manage resources protect the environment control health and safety procedures ... while developing the processes that make the products we desire or depend on. Biochemical engineering is used to create products from new medicines through to renewable energy, as well as greener solutions to waste treatment.

Team Work

What is chemical engineering? Chemicals Engineers work in different roles Designing chemical plants Managing plant operations Testing and improving Assessing the safety ..... Usually in teams Technical people Commercial, marketing UK, overseas ...

Water & Wastewater treatment

Assessing plant performance

Real life chemical engineers Michael Williams works as a Process engineer for Davy Process Technology, and helps develop technologies from the lab through to commissioning. Bryony Robinson is an Engineer for the Chocolate Global Category Team RD&Q - Process Solutions - Company: Mondelēz International Sheida Khajavi is an Oil markets analyst for Shell in The Netherlands, and is responsible for maximising profits across various business units. WWW.WHYNOTCHEMENG.COM

Natural Gas storage in Cheshire Salt Caverns for Eon (project by Costain of Manchester)

Speciality Chemicals made at Rhodia, Oldbury

Real Life Chemical Engineers Allan Rodger works as a Process engineer for Tate and Lyle and has worked on the commissioning of a new refinery in Israel. Marie Taylor works as a Process engineer for Sellafield Ltd as part of their design and commissioning team. Matt Wootton works for BP as a Project process engineer looking at the conversion of low cost hydrocarbons into clean transportation fuels.

Making ethanol from wheat

What makes a good chemical engineer? Problem solvers, enjoy science and maths. Looking for a challenge and excited by a degree choice that will help them develop a wide range of skills including…… Specialist scientific knowledge Project management Resource management Health & Safety Communication skills Leadership skills IT Business & legal knowledge Team Work All skills which are highly valued by employers, even outside the traditional engineering industries.

Process Development

Typical route into chemical engineering Further study MSc, PhD, EngD BEng/MEng in chemical, process or biochemical engineering GCSEs/ Standard Grade or equivalent A-Levels/ Highers/ Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent Work Alternative options ie apprenticeships are mentioned in slide 11.

General entry requirements A-levels: A*A*A – BBB Advanced Highers in maths and chemistry plus at least two other Highers Irish Leaving Certificate: 400 points including at least a grade C3 in higher level maths European or International Baccalaureate Always check specific entry requirements with the university. This is only a guide but covers most universities – students should check with the relevant university. A-levels: A*A*A – BBB including maths, chemistry and another science, or; Advanced Highers in maths and chemistry plus at least two other Highers, or; Typically 400 points in the Irish Leaving Certificate including at least a grade C3 in higher level maths, or; Baccalaureate

Alternative options university foundation degrees workplace apprenticeships Some universities offer foundation degrees for those without the traditional entry subjects. Chemical engineering is a graduate-level career but entry via an apprenticeship may be possible. Check with employers on how you can progress to the appropriate level/job/career.

Chemicals Manufacture

Speciality Chemicals Manufacture

Is a chemical engineering degree well recognised? Chemical engineering degree - well respected in industry and commerce. Equips you with skills that are easily transferable and graduates invariably take on considerable responsibility within a few years of graduation. So - job prospects are excellent and often involve the chance to reach senior managerial positions at a young age.

British Sugar, East Anglia

High earnings potential Chemical engineering is the third highest paid profession* Average starting salary: £28,500⁺ Average salary for a Chartered Chemical Engineer: £68,000⁺ * Source: The Times Graduate Salary Survey September 2015 - 3rd highest paid profession after dentistry and medicine ⁺ figures taken from the IChemE Salary Survey 2016 * Source: The Times Graduate Salary Survey September 2015 - 3rd highest paid profession after dentistry and medicine ⁺ figures taken from the IChemE Salary Survey 2016

Chlorine Manufacture, Runcorn, Cheshire

Comments by Chem Eng Graduates in my company Rob – graduated Loughborough 2011 Laura – graduated Nottingham 2012 Miriam – graduated Manchester 2013 Pleased they chose Chemical Engineering Choosing Chemical Engineering at school – something of a step into the unknown

Thinking about University … University interviews – two-way! Location? - Factors? Open Days IChemE accredited - chartership Relatively hard work – contact hours League tables – guide – but not the last word Course content – clever stuff & basics Year out in industry? Focus & Understanding BEng (3 years) / MEng (4 years)

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