Bridge Inspector Science & Engineering Technicians

Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Estimate the need for a bridge to be replaced and report to the responsible owner or institution.

Estimate the urgency of a certain repair or replacement, based on the severity of the defect, the importance of the damaged or worn element, any other planned repairs and the …

Use infrared techniques to discover defects in concrete.

Inspect the area of the bridge to identify any possible external risk to its integrity. Make sure body of waters present no dangerous debris. Identify loose rocks or avalanche risks. …

Check the quantity and quality of delivered concrete. Make sure that the concrete will withstand any expected pressures.

Test concrete hardness so that it is according to specifications and ready to be removed from moulds.

Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity …

Operate welding equipment in a safe manner; use welding techniques such as shielded metal arc welding or flux-cored arc welding.

Coordinate with land owners to decide on the necessity of inspection or repairs on a bridge. Educate the land owner about basic bridge health checks and bridge inspection services.

Inspect road signs for signs of corrosion, outdated information, nicks and dents, legilibility and reflectance. Decide on the course of action when problems are found.

Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a permanent, corrosion-protective finishing coat, safely and according to regulations.

Wade through a body of water to inspect the piles of a bridge. Put on the appropriate equipment, such as weights, and make sure to have an associate present for …

Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.

Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot.

Remove corrosion from surfaces of motor vehicle bodies.