Production or Plant Engineer (233513)

EASkill Level 1MLTSSL

Description

Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
Inspecting plant 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

Alternative Titles

• Automation and Control Engineer

Assessment Documents

Document requirements vary by assessing authority.

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