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?

25%

AI can already do 25% of this job.

#241 / 633

Chemical engineer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
P&IDs, specs and equipment lists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Plant, operators and commissioning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Safety, HAZOP and discharges. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Quality, standards and documentation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Sign a process that will not explode. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#392 / 633

Waste technician

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
Code, characterise and the paper. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the mix and the one you cannot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Move, the haulier and the note. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Inspection, the tip and not hiding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The producer, the saving and not diluting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Where it should, not next door. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low