How to become a Production or Plant Engineer
Production or plant engineers plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing activities in industrial plants, including the design, construction, modification, performance and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Personal requirements for a Production or Plant Engineer
- Interested in technical and engineering activities
- Willing to adhere to safety requirements
- Able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Interested in computing and technical design
- Practical and creative
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to accept responsibility.
Duties & Tasks of a Production or Plant Engineer
Production or plant engineers may perform the following tasks:
- Determine standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance, according to engineering principles and safety regulations
- Inspect plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance
- Direct the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinate the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
- Prepare contracts and specifications for the construction and acquisition of facilities
- Schedule and plan production activities
- Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure they are compliant with requirements and specifications.
Working conditions for a Production or Plant Engineer
They usually work indoors in factories. They may also spend time in the office or outdoors if working on construction projects.
Specializations
Production or Plant Engineer
Production or plant engineers plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing activities in industrial plants, including the design, construction, modification, performance and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
