Technician
Areas of Responsibility
Trained chemical technicians are primarily employed in the chemical industry, but may also find work at nuclear and hydroelectric power stations. The range of tasks is extremely varied and covers everything from the manufacture of chemical products at large-scale chemical plants to smaller maintenance measures for manufacturing facilities.
Chemical technicians at Baerlocher are responsible for operating and managing manufacturing facilities, using for instance a process management system. Quality monitoring and assurance is important here. In addition, they supply systems with raw materials, monitor the production process and record minute books. Chemical technicians are also responsible for starting and shutting down, servicing and cleaning the technical systems, some of which are enormous. Their work also includes activities in the control room and at the control terminals.
The skills acquired with a chemical technician qualification also prepare you for careers in related fields, for example as a pharmaceutical technician or lab assistant, or in brewing.
Trainee Comments
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Dennis, 20,
Chemical Technician Trainee
“My practical training at Baerlocher was carried out at all the manufacturing facilities so that once I was finished I would be able to work within any of the company’s areas of production. I was able to learn quickly and benefit from the knowledge of experienced colleagues at the various training sites.”
An overview of your training course at Baerlocher
Core Areas of Focus
Working with chemicals on a large scale |
Manufacture of chemical products |
Production facility monitoring and management |
Working with production systems and equipment |
Maintaining production facilities |
Carrying out quality assurance measures |
Application of work safety and environmental regulations |
Application of safety and environmental regulations in transport and storage of materials |
Use of protective equipment |
Basic electrical engineering, quality management and lab training |
Duration of Training Course
The chemical technician dual course takes 3 ½ years. One year of chemistry at the vocational school will be recognized as the first year of training. |
Training Location
Lingen/Ems |
Additional Training Options
Master in chemistry |
Certified technician (chemical engineering) |
Engineering course (chemical or process engineering) |
Employee Benefits
30 days of vacation per year |
Extra vacation payment |
Christmas gratification/bonus |
Company pension scheme |
Cafeteria meals at reduced prices |
Qualifications
High school diploma |
One year of chemistry at a vocational school |
Good skills in chemistry, mathematics and physics |
