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MECHANICAL, PRODUCTION AND PLANT ENGINEERS design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and
maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations and establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing
activities.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience
is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
§ designing mechanical equipment, machinery, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
§ developing specifications for manufacture, determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of
plant or systems
§ organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
§ establishing detailed programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities
§ establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance,
according to engineering principles and safety regulations
§ inspecting plant regularly to ensure optimum performance is maintained
§ directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys
and maintenance schedules
§ preparing contracts and specifications for construction and facility acquisitions, administering contracts, verifying and
certifying satisfactory completion
Occupations:
2126-11 Mechanical Engineer
2126-13 Production or Plant Engineer
2126-13 Production or Plant Engineer
Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction,
modification, continued performance and maintenance of
equipment and machinery in industrial plants and the
management and planning of manufacturing activities.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is
required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or
licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
§ establishes standards and policies for installation,
modification, quality control, testing, inspection and
maintenance, according to engineering principles and safety
regulations
§ inspects plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
§ directs the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment and
coordinates the requirements for new designs, surveys and
maintenance schedules
§ prepares contracts and specifications for construction and
facility acquisitions
§ schedules and plans production activities
§ tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure
compliance with requirements and specifications
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