Engineer

Plan and design manufacturing activities in industrial plants, including design, construction, modification, performance and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Tasks

Inspect plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance
Set standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance, according to engineering principles and safety regulations
Provide support for maintenance of plant, buildings and equipment, and coordinate the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
Create contracts and specifications for construction and acquisition of facilities
Schedule and plan production activities
Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications

Personal Requirements

problem solving skills
communication skills
like working with machinery
work unsupervised
computer skills
physically fit
eye for detail

QUALIFICATIONS

An Engineer requires a degree in engineering offered by most universities across Australia. The University of Southern Queensland offers an engineering degree majoring in agricultural engineering. Visit http://www.usq.edu.au/ to find out more.