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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performancecontrol compliance of railway vehicles regulationsperform test runuse testing equipmentread standard blueprintsdiagnose defective enginesuse technical documentationoperate precision measuring equipmentrecord test dataconduct performance testsread engineering drawingscreate solutions to problemsdisassemble enginesposition engine on test standre-assemble engineswrite records for repairssupervise workliaise with engineerslead inspectionsmaintain test equipmentsend faulty equipment back to assembly lineoperate lifting equipmentmanage maintenance operationssupervise staff