Careers in Mining and Resources WA - Process Plant Technologist

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Process Plant Technologist

Also known as: Plant Technicain

Plant technicians will usually be involved in the constant monitoring, assessment and improvement of the quality and quantity of goods produced, and the efficiency and economics of their production.

Duties

conduct studies to evaluate work methods and use the information from such studies to determine and improve operating efficiencies of the company
study material-handling methods and suggest or implement changes that reduce physical effort, increase safety and reduce handling costs
design and modify equipment and processes to optimise use of resources and efficiency
produce and submit proposals to management for upgrading equipment
measure and study available floor space and draw plans of efficient plant layout
assist in developing tests for components and finished products to make sure that they meet quality standards and operating requirements
plan assignments and make recommendations based on worker performance, machine capacity and production schedules
assist with or produce routine maintenance schedules
aid in surveillance of inventories, ranging from raw materials to finished products, and prepare status reports
supervise and advise operators and work teams, making sure work is carried out according to plan
communicate with contractors and suppliers of goods and services
communicate with all persons in an organisation, from senior management through to technical and operations staff