Automation index
How much of a Chemical engineer’s job can AI already do?
A balance and a simulation come earlier. Starting a plant and not leaking anything do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Chemical engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#241 / 633
View rankingChemical engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Balances, simulation and sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
P&IDs, specs and equipment lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Plant, operators and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Safety, HAZOP and discharges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Quality, standards and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign a process that will not explode.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Balances, simulation and sizing
- P&IDs, specs and equipment lists
- Plant, operators and commissioning
- Safety, HAZOP and discharges
- Quality, standards and documentation
- Sign a process that will not explode
- ingeniero quimico
- chemical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145
IS WORK OVER?
Blacksmith
19%
#500 / 633
View rankingBlacksmith
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketch, template and the material calc.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Forge, temper and the blow that counts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Weld, rivet and the site fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grilles, gates and the client’s order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coal, the hearth and the shop rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not crack, and signing the iron.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- forge
- temper
- grilles
- rivet
- iron templates
- forge hearth
- site fit
- iron gates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4121.00· ESCO/ISCO 7221