Occupation

243533 Production or Plant Engineer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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First release

243533 Production or Plant Engineer

Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of production and plant activities.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Automation and Control Engineer (Production or Plant)
  • Automation Engineer (Production or Plant)
  • Control Systems Engineer (Production or Plant)
  • Maintenance Engineer (Shipbuilding)

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Determines and plans the layout of equipment and machines in industrial plants
  • Develops and implements strategies to improve the performance and efficiency of production and plant activities
  • Coordinates the construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants
  • Identifies and resolves technical issues and problems in industrial plants
  • May use established systems to recognise and control at-risk behaviours and situations, and support the interaction of personnel and equipment in production activities
  • May manage autonomous fleets of vehicles, and identify and implement operational improvements for autonomous fleet management systems to improve efficiency, productivity and overall operations in production activities