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243532 · OSCA 2024

Mechanical Engineer

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Plans, designs, develops, tests and oversees the manufacturing, operation, maintenance and installation of mechanical systems.

Specialisations

  • Building Services Engineer
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer
  • Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)

Unit group

2435 · Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers

Description

Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation, logistics and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.

Skill level

Australia

1

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Designs mechanical equipment, machines, tools and components for agricultural, mining, construction, manufacturing and other industrial purposes
  • Plans and designs the layout, flow and processes of mechanical and process plants
  • Oversees the assembly, erection and commissioning of mechanical and process plant and installations
  • Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance
  • Inspects, maintains and tests mechanical equipment, and investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues

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