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SOE's specialist sector for operations engineers


Operations engineers work to optimise the efficiency, safety and sustainability of industrial processes and infrastructure, whether employed in manufacturing, production, utilities, construction, transport or defence. They are responsible for maintaining performance and meeting the standards required by legislation. The role may include:

  • Identifying and prioritising requirements, such as safety, efficiency and reducing emissions
  • Monitoring and reporting on operation
  • Evaluating process design and implementing changes.

Members of the Operations professional sector have expertise and knowledge in common across a broad range of employers. This facilitates sharing core skills and principles of best practice and provides opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to challenges.

Many members are registered with the Engineering Council as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers (IEng or CEng). Some have also taken up the opportunity to apply for Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) with the Society for the Environment (SocEnv).

Membership of the Society provides access to CPD resources and technical publications including the quarterly Operations Engineer magazine.

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IRTE Northern Centre enjoy informative presentation from Skillray Transport Services

The IRTE Northern Centre October CPD presentation was given by Jason Kairies the Tachograph Operations Manager at Skillray Transport Services.

Meet the winners of SOE’s Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards 2024

The Society of Operations Engineers celebrated the good work of engineers, innovators and leaders at the 2024 edition of the awards.

Hear from seasoned engineers and engineering career experts at SOE’s London Event on 30th July

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