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Why I chose this occupation
A career in engineering involves the application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. I selected this occupation because it is a career I would like to pursue when I graduate from high school. In particular, I would like to major in Process Engineering. Chemistry, physics and math are amongst my best and most preferred subjects in school, the main reason why I believe a career in this field would be suitable for me.

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General description and working conditions
A Process Engineer is responsible for industrial processes to make the huge range of products we depend on today. They help satisfy the needs of processing industries, including oil and gas and mineral processing. A Process Engineer may work in small, medium and large businesses. Their work concerns chemical and biochemical processes and changes in raw materials and involves scaling up processes from the laboratory into the processing plant. Duties and responsibilities can involve designing equipment, understanding the reactions taking place, and starting, running and upgrading the processes. Health and safety and environmental protection are also significant concerns. Work is project-orientated and you may be working on a number of projects, all at various different stages, at any given time. You must have good spoken and written communication skills, be self-motivating, ambitious and hard working. Career cruising shows the working conditions of process engineers at a glance []



Technology used in this occupation
Most process engineers work for large manufacturing and processing companies. They are responsible for designing, constructing, implementing, operating, and maintaining industrial equipment and processes in their companies’ plants. The main technology used by chemical engineers are computers to manage automated systems in plants.



Education and training
In most cases, the minimum education requirement to work as an engineer is a university undergraduate degree. The post-secondary program for Engineering is offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Here is the site containing information on the course http://www.mun.ca/undergrad/programs/st_johns/engineering.php. For a student to be considered eligible for admission to the program directly from high school, into Engineering One (first year), they must complete Math 3205 and score a minimum of 85% (academic) or Math 3204 and score a minimum of 75% (advanced) on the Math Placement Test. Chemistry 3202 must also be completed prior to acceptance and a minimum grade or 75% is required. It is also strongly recommended to complete Physics 3204 in high school. The program is a five year co-operative degree composed of eight full-time academic terms and up to six full-time co-operative terms. The school offers six possible majors as well as the opportunity to take offshore oil and gas engineering electives. I plan to major in Process Engineering. As well, students embark on four work terms that will give them the equivalent of two years of real engineering work experience prior to graduation.

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Employment Opportunities
Potential employment opportunities exist within Newfoundland and in other provinces. I myself would like to start my career working in the Oil and Gas industry. Most job searches done though energy companies like Suncor and Husky revealed the majority of positions are available in Alberta. I plan to move out of the province when I graduate, so any of these positions would be ideal. There is also a demand for engineers in the industry. Process engineering students study the use of resources like oil and natural gas and search for more efficient methods of obtaining these fuels and using them to their full potential. In today’s world this is very important and the future is bright. Here is an example of a job looking for a process engineer with 5+ years experience: [|http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/detaileng.aspxOrderNum=6954535&Source=JobPosting&ProvId=09&kwd=engineer&OpPage=50&Stdnt=No&PgNum=2]



Salary and benefits
Most process engineers are salaried employees of large manufacturing companies, primarily in the chemical, oil, pulp and paper, and related industries. Earrings from these engineers can depend on experience and level of education. Those with bachelor’s degrees tend to make less than those with masters and PhDs. According to https://www2.careercruising.com/careers/earnings/88, process engineers can make between $45,000 and $130,000. Average income is between $85,000 and $100,000 but senior level managers can make well over $175,000 a year. Full-time chemical engineers usually receive benefits in addition to their salaries. Typically including paid vacation time, paid sick leave, health insurance, and pension plan contributions. Depending on the employer there may also be performance-based bonuses.





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