What skills does a rolling stock engine tester need?

A rolling stock engine tester needs 18 essential skills including operation of different engines, electromechanics, mechanics of trains, electricity, mechanics. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace rolling stock engine tester jobs?

The AI disruption score for rolling stock engine tester is 42/100 (moderate risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

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rolling stock engine tester

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.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (18)

operation of different enginesoperation of different enginesThe characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.electromechanicselectromechanicsThe engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that creat...mechanics of trainsmechanics of trainsThe mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.engine componentsengine componentsThe different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.control compliance of railway vehicles regulationscontrol compliance of railway vehicles regulationsInspect rolling stock, components and systems to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...record test datarecord test dataRecord data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptiona...operate precision measuring equipmentoperate precision measuring equipmentMeasure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, an...perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...diagnose defective enginesdiagnose defective enginesDiagnose engine damage or malfunctions by inspecting mechanical equipment; utilise instruments such as chassis charts, pressure gauges, and motor analysers.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.use testing equipmentuse testing equipmentUse equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.read engineering drawingsread engineering drawingsRead the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.conduct performance testsconduct performance testsConduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditi...use technical documentationuse technical documentationUnderstand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.evaluate engine performanceevaluate engine performanceRead and comprehend engineering manuals and publications; test engines in order to evaluate engine performance.

Optional (14)

quality assurance proceduresquality assurance proceduresThe procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.engineering principlesengineering principlesThe engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.re-assemble enginesre-assemble enginesRe-assemble transport equipment engines after overhaul, inspection, repair, maintenace or cleaning according to blueprints and technical plans.supervise staffsupervise staffOversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.maintain test equipmentmaintain test equipmentMaintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.supervise worksupervise workDirect and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.operate lifting equipmentoperate lifting equipmentTransport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.manage maintenance operationsmanage maintenance operationsOversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.liaise with engineersliaise with engineersCollaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.send faulty equipment back to assembly linesend faulty equipment back to assembly lineSend equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.disassemble enginesdisassemble enginesDisassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.position engine on test standposition engine on test standPosition the engine on a stand or in a cell, ready for testing, by using a hoist or overhead crane.write records for repairswrite records for repairsWrite records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.lead inspectionslead inspectionsLead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate qu...