"Unit operation involves changes that occur in processes such as evaporation or distilation. Unit processes involve chemical reactions like a need for oxidization or compound reduction."

"By understanding the production needs of the facility, I can then calculate exact raw material requirements for production. I consider production or quality errors that might occur so I can still meet those goals. This helps streamline the engineering process to create products within customer specifications while minimizing production waste."

"I apply several lean manufacturing theories to improve production timelines while increasing the company's bottom line. In the past, this has helped increase production output while minimizing production waste. I'm always looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce wastage, and can apply my critical thinking skills to come up with creative solutions to challenges."

"In my previous positions, I used various separators to keep chemicals from reacting to each other. I also regularly used absorbers to analyse different chemical gases."

"Even though I spend a lot of time in the lab, I enjoy reaching out to my colleagues to get their opinions and thoughts surrounding our ongoing projects. I've found that an outside perspective can help discover solutions, and I also enjoy the interaction with my colleagues."

"The first thing I'd look for in any potential changes is in the process or equipment used in the engineering process. Then, I'd research other impacting factors to help resolve the problem, or I'd find an alternative method to achieve results. I'm dedicated to producing quality work and know there's always a solution, so I'm happy to think creatively to develop solutions."

"Because I work with many reactive chemicals, I make sure to research and keep up to date on all safety protocols. I also inspect all of my safety gear before working with dangerous chemicals and am always prepared in case a safety incident occurs. I ensure my colleagues are familiar with our safety procedures when we begin a new project or task so we can follow safety guidelines and keep each other safe."

"Many of the chemical engineering processes I conduct result in hazardous waste. One way I make sure to dispose of hazardous waste properly is to stay current with proper disposal methods and conducting regular audits of all hazardous waste disposal locations."

"I have found that adapting and managing my time helps me to stay within project deadlines and also gives me time to ensure that all of my projects comply with all environmental regulations. In one instance, the deadline for production was shorter than expected. So, I closely monitored the production process and immediately resolved any arising environmental or production issues. This resulted in actually completing the project a few hours ahead of schedule."

"One way I prevent emergencies from happening is to ensure that I handle all chemicals and complete processes according to established procedures. There was one instance in which an unexpected hazardous spill occurred in the lab. I first secured my workstation to prevent additional spills, then I followed the established hazardous spill procedures to clean the spill safely."

"Everyone in the lab should take part in identifying risks and finding ways to prevent accidents from occurring. I have helped to discover a few storage procedures and engineering processes that could have potentially caused accidents in the workplace and created new processes to help mitigate the risk. I'm committed to fostering a safe work environment for the whole team."

"I have worked with many materials in my chemical engineering experience and have had the opportunity to work with combustible materials before. Even though I have not worked with these materials recently, I am willing to learn new methods on how to handle and work with these types of materials again."

"First, I would research the specific change in the regulation to see if it established new methods or procedures. Then I would research ways to replace or create new processes that maintain the level of success we had with the previous chemicals. Lastly, I would implement and educate the lab staff on the new processes and regulations changes to maintain regulatory compliance."

"I always try to find new ways to minimize the waste created by chemical engineering processes. Although I haven't created new products from engineering byproducts, I have implemented new procedures that drastically minimize the byproducts created. This ultimately helped speed up production and increased the company's bottom line."

"My top strength would be my ability to research and implement new chemical engineering processes. This helps to speed up project timelines and ensure that all engineering processes comply with established regulations. One instance where my research skills benefited the company was where we had to implement a new engineering process immediately, and I helped to get production back in line within 24 hours."