What sort of engineer do you want to be?

Some of you may have already chosen your engineering discipline and some may not. 

Here's a guide to some of the things that you will be doing at GRD Minproc in different disciplines and roles within engineering, from initial process requirements and design, through to hand over to clients.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering looks at the overall optimal design, including layout for the most efficient and economic plant. As a part of the overall design process, you will also assess equipment options and the design of equipment components. This means that you will be doing some calculations in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics as well as materials handling. 

Civil Structural Engineering

In addition to looking at the overall optimal design, civil structural engineering involves assessing the earthworks, concrete, structural and building requirements for process equipment at plants. Design of the earthworks, concrete and structures are a major part of a civil structural engineer’s responsibility, as is the assessment and selection of supplier and contractor tenders. 

Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineering

This aspect of engineering looks at the overall optimal electrical, instrumentation and control system design. Component selection is another element of electrical, instrumentation and control engineering as well as calculations for electrical load and protection. The design process involves assessing the required electrical loads and control philosophy, as well as specifying the requirements for the purchase of the installation.

Process Engineering

Process Engineering is at the core of resource projects and is the selection and definition of the most efficient processing option. Process Engineers are involved at all stages of design from concept to commissioning. Major roles include definition of process design criteria, process selection and development, equipment evaluation, and communication of the process design intent to all other engineering disciplines. 

Project Engineering

Our engineers have the opportunity to work in the field of project management and learn leadership skills as well as team management, scheduling, budget preparation and cost control. We encourage our young engineers to become project managers if they wish, and ensure that they are mentored and supported.

Drawing Supervision

Involvement in the detailed design models in 3D and 2D drawings for projects is also an important part of all our engineers’ responsibilities. They supervise the design work, review and coordinate inputs from various other disciplines and approve the final product.

Construction Supervision

The role of a Construction Supervisor is a critical on-site role. As Construction Supervisor, you will be required to resolve issues and proactively ensure construction work continues on budge and on schedule. Another aspect of the role includes ensuring the quality of construction work is of the highest level.

Commissioning

Commissioning is one of the most rewarding experiences on a project as you get to see all the hard work of design and construction put to use. As part of the hand over of the plant to clients, our engineers are heavily involved in pre-startup testing checks, as well as the start up of the actual process plants. Considered the 'pointy end' of construction, commissioning includes the optimisation of the design and adjustments and modifications to ensure we deliver a plant that meets its design capability.

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