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Power, process and mobile plant specialists

IPlantE was one of the two constituent bodies which merged to form SOE (as the Institution of Plant Engineers). Plant Engineers are involved in maintenance and operation of a fixed and mobile machine assets . In practice you will find plant engineers working across most industries. 

The IPlantE Professional Sector Council (PSC) is dedicated to improving maintenance, operational and safety standards across a range of plant. They act as a representative voice in industry for our plant members, and is currently working on the following initiatives:

  • Working to develop industry wide technician accreditation with our industry partners
  • Representing SOE's interests on the board of Society for the Environment
  • Working with the RAF to widen and fast track Engineering Council registration
     
What makes a modern plant engineer?

The machinery worked on by plant engineers can greatly vary across sectors, we have members involved in the following, to name a few:

  • Power and utilities
  • Process and chemical
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Building services
  • Mobile and machinery
  • Transport infrastructure 
  • Defence and military 

What is common, wherever they work, is a high level of technical knowledge, incredible problem solving skills and the ability to think ahead. Plant engineers are responsible for ensuring large, complex systems and machinery don't fail, that they are maintained to exacting safety standards and are kept at peak performance to the end of their operational life. Many of our plant members are registered to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, and the majority of our Chartered Environmentalist members sit in this professional sector.

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Ethical Principles: Essential Engineering Competence for Plant Maintenance and Climate Action 

In the world of industrial plants and equipment, good maintenance hinges on engineering competence.

Everything you need to about the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.

Dogger Banks phase A is operational with the power being transmitted to the UK’s national grid for the first time.

North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport

The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper has announced that two projects have won the second phase of Innovate UK, a government scheme which encourages more businesses and innovators to develop new technology that uses hydrogen fuel to accelerate transport decarbonisation.

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Plant related events
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A History of Econ
The IRTE North Eastern Centre’s next event will be a be a look at the 50-year history of Econ Engineering and their present range of commercial vehicle highway maintenance products.
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How Engineering Professionals Should Prepare for a Promotion to Advance in Their Careers (LIVE)
Pushing for a promotion is a tricky scenario for even the most seasoned of professionals and requesting a pay rise to get the salary you want without over-negotiating is a fine line.
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A presentation from Alexander Dennis
The IRTE Northern Centre's next event is a CPD presentation covering the present range of public service vehicles available from Alexander Dennis and also their future developments using alternative fuels.

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