233511 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation: Process Engineer (Industrial)
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
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Studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
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Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
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Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
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Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
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Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
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Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
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Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
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Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
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Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules