Raj Sengupta, Shell Chemical LP, One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77002-4916
The petrochemical industry requires chemical engineers to help run and maintain its plants, and troubleshoot the various problems that arise. Chemical engineers also work in R&D, where they help with developing new processes, and optimizing old ones. But did you know there are roles well beyond your typical "chemical engineering" roles in the industry that are both challenging and utilize your chemical engineering knowledge. These roles require understanding the fundamentals of chemical engineering, while utilizing your critical thinking ability developed as an engineer. This paper outlines the various opportunities that chemical engineers have in the industry such as Strategy, Supply, Technical Sales, Product Development, and Management which all require in-depth chemical engineering knowledge to succeed.