Maintenance engineers ensure that industrial machinery and equipment runs smoothly and reliably. You may be called out to deal with a breakdown or inspect equipment as part of a maintenance schedule.
Typical duties include:
planning and carrying out scheduled maintenance.
responding to emergencies.
diagnosing faults.
repairing equipment and testing repairs.
supervising contractors, and engineering and technical staff.
ordering specialist components, fixtures or fittings.
creating maintenance procedures.
managing stocks of supplies and equipment.
keeping records of faults and repairs.