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vessel engine inspector

Description

Vessel engine inspectors inspect ship and boat engines such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboard motors, two-stroke or four-stroke diesel engines, LNG, fuel dual engines and, in some cases, marine steam engines in assembly facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. They conduct routine, post-overhaul, pre-availability and post-casualty inspections. They provide documentation for repair activities and technical support to maintenance and repair centres. They review administrative records, analyse the operating performance of engines and report their findings.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

operation of different engines electromechanics quality assurance procedures mechanics engineering processes mechanics of vessels engine components

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

engineering principles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect vessel manufacturing operate precision measuring equipment manage health and safety standards read engineering drawings conduct performance tests apply vessel engine regulations inspect quality of products use technical documentation perform inspections required by international conventions diagnose defective engines use testing equipment write inspection reports read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run lead inspections supervise staff liaise with engineers issue licences send faulty equipment back to assembly line supervise work re-assemble engines disassemble engines inspect vessel evaluate engine performance position engine on test stand prepare audit activities manage maintenance operations act as contact person during equipment incident record test data maintain test equipment