Chemical engineering technicians perform technical tasks to aid in chemical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plant.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Chemical engineering technicians - from Ksh33,605 to Ksh45,281 per month - 2025.
- A Chemical engineering technicians typically earns between Ksh33,605 and Ksh75,442 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh46,706 and Ksh125,914 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting in research on and development of industrial chemical processes, plant and equipment, or testing prototypes
- Designing and preparing layouts of chemical plants according to the specifications given
- Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given
- Monitoring technical aspects of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of chemical plants to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
- Conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists and engineers in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials
