A professional who plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in industrial plant. Responsibilities include:

• Establishes standards and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Directs maintenance of plant buildings and coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.