Chemical Tester Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Chemical Tester Do?
Chemical testers are responsible for the rapid on-the-spot analysis of steel test pieces incoming from the metal production shop for the purpose of timely corrections of the chemical composition of the liquid metal.
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Where Do I Start?
Chemical Processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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Skills You Need to Become a Chemical Tester
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialChemical Processes knowledge
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialHandle Chemicals skill
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
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EssentialMonitor Manufacturing Quality Standards skill
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EssentialPrepare Technical Reports skill
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
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EssentialWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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EssentialConduct Chemical Testing On Basic Metals skill
Perform examinations and tests on all kinds of metals in order to ensure high quality and chemical resistance.
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EssentialManage Chemical Reagents skill
Manage the handling, addition, and disposal of chemical reagents used to help separate products from raw mineral.
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EssentialReport Well Results skill
Document and share well results in a transparent way; communicate results to business partners, auditors, collaborating teams and internal management.
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EssentialWork In Metal Manufacture Teams skill
Ability to work confidently within a metal manufacturing group with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal Manufacturing Processes knowledge
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
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OptionalChemical Technologies In Metal Manufacture knowledge
The chemical procedures and technologies used in basic metal production.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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OptionalExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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OptionalGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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OptionalThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalAssess Suitability Of Metal Types For Specific Application skill
Assess the physical nature and structural composition of various metals and alloys, and analyse how the materials behave in different circumstances.
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OptionalConduct Laboratory Chemical Research On Metals skill
Perform all laboratory chemical quality control tests for basic metals under national and international standards, applying methods of preparing samples and procedures of doing the tests. Analyse and interpret tests …
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OptionalPerform Planning skill
Manage one's time schedule and resources in order to finish tasks in a timely manner.
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OptionalTrain Staff In Quality Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the quality procedures related to the mission of the team.
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OptionalTrain Staff In Safety Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the safety procedures relevant to the mission of the team.
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