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Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers plan, design, organise and oversee the assembly, erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations.

What the job involves

  • Designs mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction

  • 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 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-ordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules