This episode features 27-year-old Process Engineer – Usaid Rana, who completed his masters of chemical engineering and currently works for one of Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company. From a very young age, Usaid knew he wanted to become an engineer, and had some strong influencers throughout his journey.

Top questions for chemical engineer:

• 1:21 – What does a chemical engineer do?

• 2:46 – Why did you consider Chemical Engineering and not other specializations?

• 6:34 – What is your favorite thing about your profession?

• 8:08 – Did you have a backup-plan if engineering did not work out?

• 11:31 – What’s the study/workload like in university?

• 14:54 – do you have opportunities to travel in your role?

• 16:09 – How many hours a week do you work?

• 18:14 – what is the salary range when starting out as a chemical engineer? And how far can you go?

• 21:15 – What keeps you motivated on the job?

• 22:46 – What is your long-term goal?

• 25:12 - Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?