Who is a technologist and what does he do?

The essence of the work of a driver and an engineer, an air traffic controller and a teacher of auxiliary education, a security guard and a designer is more or less clear even to schoolchildren. But it is equally important to know who the technologist is and what this specialist does in practice.

The description of the profession of a technologist should start with the fact that it is an extremely multifaceted and branched field of activity. But in any case, regardless of the specific specialization, it is characterized by a "closed" working cycle. The technology specialist deals with a specific product, technology, production line, machine tool, or whatever at all stages. He participates in the creation process and gradually brings the matter to full use. Craftsmen and engineers, direct assemblers and assemblers, draftsmen and many others are engaged in some private areas; technologists always think about the general, about the prospects.

The effective work of such specialists allows not only to create a new product or product, and not just to reorganize the methods of work for the provision of services. Technologists care about a combination of factors:

• economic effect;
• attractive design;
• reducing labor and resource costs;
• a clear distribution of responsibilities between staff;
• the timing of the work, the sequence of actions.

Technologist-designer - this is the "elite" even against the background of other specialists in their field. Such professionals work mainly in industry institutes, in design bureaus. If they work directly in industry, it is usually in the largest enterprises or in organizations with a large share of innovation. Design has more or less the same approach, regardless of whether it is a metal workshop or a crib production method. In the process of work, many advanced software products are to be used.

Technologist-artist (or rather, an artist-technologist) has nothing to do with the industry at all. But it is directly related to the organization of large-scale theatrical and concert performances. Without it, it is impossible to decorate such events artistically. Some are engaged in stage costumes, others think over the light. There are even technologists for dolls and separately for the stage.

And here laboratory technologist works where chemical and biochemical processes associated with individual substances are critically important. He can take an analysis, and conduct an experiment, and evaluate the result of a reaction. In a sense, this is a private version of the profession of a chemist. But there is also an alternative specialization - a physicist-technologist. Such a specialist is engaged in the latest scientific research with the prospect of their early implementation into everyday practice. Of course, business is not limited to pure physics for a long time - the methods of mathematical modeling will also be used in the work. The whole power of computer modeling is being "brought down" on the problem. Such specialists are expected in various engineering bureaus.

The position deserves special attention lead engineer-technologist... He directs the activities of other specialists related to the design and maintenance of equipment. It is he who also gives instructions on what and how to use it correctly.

And here technologist-pharmacist - a professional who is responsible for solving the most pressing problems of the pharmaceutical industry. Creating a new drug or modifying an old one is not an easy job. However, when it comes to direct production, you still need to carefully work out the methodology. The approach taken to create limited batches for laboratory and clinical trials does not always work on an industrial scale. Not to mention the fact that the equipment is replaced from time to time, the requirements for the qualifications of employees are growing.

There is still a profession agronomist-technologist. Such a specialist spends most of his time outdoors. The demand for this profession will remain until the industrial production of food products replaces traditional agriculture. But before that, at least another 100-150 years. Such specialists determine where what is growing, how to improve the efficiency of work in the field and not to waste equipment. But a technologist-economist is a much more office worker. He will have to carefully deal with the features of various materials and equipment, accessories and working tools. Only a careful study of all the nuances makes it possible to ensure a balance between economic and technical indicators of production.

A separate category is allocated food technologist (or rather, a public catering technologist - this is how this specialization is officially called). It is this professional who is responsible for ensuring that the food is not only tasty, but also absolutely safe. He develops standards for the laying and consumption of products, and then makes sure that they are scrupulously followed. The reputation of a particular establishment directly depends on the efforts of the technologist.He will also have to constantly monitor the health of kitchen equipment and tools, determine what and how workplaces should be equipped, how much time should be allotted for a particular task.

Analytical technologist profession emerged as a response to the challenges of our commercial time. This specialist is primarily concerned with assessing how the products or services being prepared meet the customer's requirements. A related specialization is business analysis. Professionals in this area, of course, are well aware of modern information technologies and the key nuances of the production of goods and the provision of services.

Metal technologist - a much more traditional branch of the profession. It is customary to divide it into 2 more specific subspecies: technology of ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy. Metal technologists are often involved in improving the operation of basic metallurgical furnaces. In everyday life, they make sure that the equipment is used as carefully as possible, and that there are no particular problems with its use. The most talented and tenacious employees can even potentially develop new technology in metallurgy and metalworking.

If we look for a complete antipode to a metal technologist, then this will be primarily nanotechnologist. Such a specialist is “on the cutting edge” of new technologies, including those that can gradually replace traditional methods of material processing. Nano-level technologies are used in a wide variety of sectors of the economy. Undoubtedly, in the coming years and decades, their circle will grow significantly, and their opportunities will increase.

A typical job description defines the tasks and functions of a technologist as follows:

• development of new technological methods, equipment and tools;
• assessment of the adequacy of the base used to modern requirements;
• drawing up plans for the placement of equipment;
• determination of the optimal load per unit of equipment and per employee;
• development of technological documentation for direct executors.

According to ETKS, the technologist also does everything to:

• the developed documentation was agreed with the structural divisions of the organization;
• technological and production discipline was maintained;
• proper precautions have been taken on various occasions;
• assembly diagrams and flow charts were correctly drawn up.

According to the professional standard, the responsibilities of technologists also include:

• creation of new technological documents and correction of existing ones;
• check of manufacturability of manufactured products;
• unification and typification of applied solutions;
• improving the interaction of departments in the production process.

Another part of the responsibilities is:

• in increasing the automation and mechanization of processes;
• in helping to develop a rational personnel policy;
• in the selection of formalized algorithms for the development of industrial processes;
• in computer design of typical, group and unique objects.

The key competencies for a good technologist are not just excellent knowledge of documentation and algorithms, but also practical experience. The specialist must perfectly know the rules of making forecasts. He will have to study the documentation and industry regulations. Also, such a specialist will need to successfully work with subordinates, help them improve their professional level. Finally, knowledge and skills also include:

• profile, features of the industry and a particular enterprise;
• statistical accounting;
• computers, communications;
• internal work schedule;
• current orders and orders;
• methods of technical analysis;
• ways to determine the effectiveness of a specific site and production as a whole.

Those who want to become political technologists can choose for themselves training in any good university in the specialties "Sociology", "Political Science", "Philosophy", "History", or even "Psychology". It is advisable to enroll in educational institutions of the Russian capital or other megacities. But still more familiar is the specialty of "traditional" technologists working in a particular industry. Undoubtedly, for training, it is better to choose an institute rather than a college, because they train there at a higher level.

This determines what specific subjects need to be taken. Moreover, their list changes every year. It is highly recommended to study the current list on the official website before admission. High-class process engineers are trained in the following educational institutions:

• MEI;
• Petersburg University of Industrial Technologies and Design;
• MIREA;
• MAI;
• SUSU;
• Baltic "Voenmekh";
• MSTU;
• NSTU;
• Magnitogorsk Technical University;
• Tomsk Polytechnic University;
• SKFU.

Of great importance today are shoe production technologists... To make a “simple” pair of boots or shoes, you have to use many parts and carry out a number of technological operations. Although the specialist directing all this action does not earn record money, he still has a stable income. Good prospects have and confectionery production technologists. Whatever the difficulties and difficulties in life, all the same, confectionery remains very popular. Specialists in the field of sausage production will also be in demand. This profession makes you know the features of the heat treatment of raw meat, the procedure for mechanical manipulations with it, as well as the rules for the use of reagents. It is necessary to carefully select raw materials and determine the proportions between the components.

Technologists sometimes go to dry cleaners. Customer satisfaction with the quality of washing depends on their work, as well as the safety of people directly involved in washing and economic efficiency. Some people choose the specialization of a technologist in the oil refining or gold mining industry. Of course, these positions provide a relatively good income. You can also become a hairdressing, eyelash extension or cosmetic technologist. These types of activities are more stable. Oil fields may run out, and gold may lose demand. The desire of people to maintain their appearance in order is more stable.

An important role in modern industry, construction and color technologist. Only thanks to him it is possible to correctly mix various colors, getting exactly the tones that are needed.

Specialists in more traditional fields also deserve attention, such as:

• technology of metalworking, agricultural, welding, flour-grinding, pharmaceutical production;
• technology of light industry products (primarily clothing);
• brewing technology (such a specialist draws up working rules for operators of fermentation plants).

Separately, it should be said about such specialization as woodworking technologist. Despite the proliferation of synthetic materials, such a specialist will definitely not be left idle. Sometimes you can get the necessary training even on the basis of advanced secondary specialized educational institutions.It is necessary to master, along with sawmill production and general economic knowledge, also the basics of metrology, the manufacture of plywood, wooden panels, furniture, heat treatment of wood. The practice of work differs little from the activity of a technologist in any other area.

In addition to those listed, there are also:

• mechanical engineering technologists;
• biotechnologists;
• technologists of mining and processing plants;
• building materials technologists;
• specialists in the production of electronic devices;
• professionals in the field of stationery, canned food, meat and dairy production, lighting, road transport, electrical equipment and so on.

What salaries are paid to representatives of this profession is determined not only by the region where they work and the level of qualifications, but also by the industry and the scale of the organization. It is difficult to imagine that the income of a specialist, even in a large canteen, would be comparable to the remuneration of a petrochemical production organizer. In general, the picture is as follows:

• Novosibirsk region - 152 thousand;
• Yakutia - 110 thousand;
• Magadan region - 105 thousand;
• Chechnya - 104 thousand;
• Yaroslavl region - 104 thousand;
• Moscow region - 102.5 thousand;
• Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - 97.5 thousand;
• Leningrad region - 92 thousand;
• Kaluga region - 91.5 thousand;
• Kamchatka Territory - 87.8 thousand rubles.