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3115.1.20 - rolling stock engine tester

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rolling stock engine tester

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rolling stock engine tester

Description

Code

3115.1.20

Description

Rolling stock engine testers test the performance of diesel and electric engines used for locomotives. They position or give directions to workers positioning engines on the test stand. They use hand tools and machinery to position and connect the engine to the test stand. They use computerised equipment to enter, read and record test data such as temperature, speed, fuel consumption, oil and exhaust pressure.

Alternative Labels

diesel engine tester

electric engine tester

locomotive engine tester

multiple unit engine tester

railcar engine tester

rail vehicle engine tester

railway vehicle engine tester

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

conduct performance tests control compliance of railway vehicles regulations create solutions to problems diagnose defective engines evaluate engine performance operate precision measuring equipment perform test run read engineering drawings read standard blueprints record test data use technical documentation use testing equipment

Essential Knowledge

electricity electromechanics engine components engineering processes mechanics mechanics of trains operation of different engines

Optional Skills and Competences

disassemble engines lead inspections liaise with engineers maintain test equipment manage maintenance operations operate lifting equipment position engine on test stand re-assemble engines send faulty equipment back to assembly line supervise staff supervise work write records for repairs

Optional Knowledge

engineering principles quality assurance procedures

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/80a648c5-ecb7-40e6-a4d4-7680291ffa74

Status

released