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 / 623
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?
Chief executive
20%
#442 / 623
View rankingChief executive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, dashboards and board notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Decide strategy, investment and cuts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Lead the exec team and conflicts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Talk to investors, unions and press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Represent the company and own the miss.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, dashboards and board notes
- Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups
- Decide strategy, investment and cuts
- Lead the exec team and conflicts
- Talk to investors, unions and press
- Represent the company and own the miss
- directivo
- ceo
- director general
- consejero delegado
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 1120