Production Or Plant Engineer
ANZSCO 233513
4,600
9%
10%
37 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Production or Plant Engineers plan, direct and coordinate the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities.
What they typically do
- Develops specifications for manufacture, and determines materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems.
- Organises and manages project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
- 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 co-ordinates the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Production Or Plant Engineer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.