Engineering in Society
CHAPTER 2 : ROLE ENGINEERS IN THE SOCIETY Distinguishing between Engineers and Technicians 1) Difference between engineers and technicians: Technician Engineer Jobs are routine and predictable Skillful in performing certain designated tasks and hands on Jobs not always predictable and require decision making Leaders to various subordinates, who are among others are the technicians
Work together to complete technical and non technical tasks required in an organizations
Expectations and Realities 2) Real responsibilities of graduated engineer: - Dealing with clients, government officers and agencies - Gaining information from other engineers - Monitoring and guiding subordinates - Coordinating multiple trades involved in a project - Identifying business and economic prospects - Troubleshooting of problems - Networking with colleagues or other engineers Characteristics of Engineers 3) Characteristics of Engineers: - Have right attitude to become effective - Technically competence in own discipline in order to practice - Knowledge in universities not enough, need to learn more to perform specific tasks - Willing to updates themselves with latest development and knowledge through continuous learning - Job scope is not limited to technical issues of organization only - Good management skills is vital - Need to perform multitasking at one time - Good communication skills - Ability to work as a team - Need to have leadership quality to motivate subordinates
Community’s Perception 4) Public perception of engineering profession: - Difficult course - Lack of glamour and prestige - Almost no TV drama or film on engineer - Majority of public do not get to see engineers directly - Inferior as compared to doctors, lawyers and accountants - Do not receive due recognition and status in society quite low Occupational Safety and Health Laws 5) Petroleum Act 1984: - Transportation of petroleum by road, railway, water, air and pipeline - Storage and handling of petroleum -
Work together to complete technical and non technical tasks required in an organizations
Expectations and Realities 2) Real responsibilities of graduated engineer: - Dealing with clients, government officers and agencies - Gaining information from other engineers - Monitoring and guiding subordinates - Coordinating multiple trades involved in a project - Identifying business and economic prospects - Troubleshooting of problems - Networking with colleagues or other engineers Characteristics of Engineers 3) Characteristics of Engineers: - Have right attitude to become effective - Technically competence in own discipline in order to practice - Knowledge in universities not enough, need to learn more to perform specific tasks - Willing to updates themselves with latest development and knowledge through continuous learning - Job scope is not limited to technical issues of organization only - Good management skills is vital - Need to perform multitasking at one time - Good communication skills - Ability to work as a team - Need to have leadership quality to motivate subordinates
Community’s Perception 4) Public perception of engineering profession: - Difficult course - Lack of glamour and prestige - Almost no TV drama or film on engineer - Majority of public do not get to see engineers directly - Inferior as compared to doctors, lawyers and accountants - Do not receive due recognition and status in society quite low Occupational Safety and Health Laws 5) Petroleum Act 1984: - Transportation of petroleum by road, railway, water, air and pipeline - Storage and handling of petroleum -