What does a Petrochemical engineer?

Applying scientific and mathematical principles, petrochemical engineers develop processes like catalytic cracking to break down complex organic molecules found in crude oil into much simpler substances. Petrochemical engineers are constantly putting their creativity to work, synthesizing new materials, transforming combinations of elements of matter and developing the processes to do it all safely, efficiently and on a large scale. Using petrochemicals, engineers process and package many of the foods we eat, clothes we wear, help power our cars and heat our homes and develop new materials from garbage. Petrochemical engineers are like alchemists; they turn raw materials into valuable products. They usually work with a team of chemists and other scientists. ... more