Utilities Inspector Science & Engineering Technicians

The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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

The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …

Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

Conduct 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 conditions.

Abide by safety procedures and standards for industrial contexts, mostly where machinery is involved.

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Monitor the measuring instruments which calculate the consumption of utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and heat, in order to assess whether the readings are accurate, and to identify damage …

Report problems or incidents to the supervisor in order to find solutions to problems.

Control and oversee electronic records of an organisation throughout the records life-cycle.

Investigate and report on inspection procedures, techniques, equipment and materials.

Report the results from the interpretation of utility reading instruments to the corporations which supply the utilities, and to the customers from which the results were taken.

The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.

Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money and …

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …

Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Prepare an audit plan including both pre-audits and certification audits. Communicate with the different processes in order to implement the improvement actions that lead to certification.

Record 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 …

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

Use specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, industrial CT scanning and others, in …

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs.

Inspect the land of a possible construction site for distribution facilities by measuring and interpreting various data and calculations by using the appropriate equipment. Check if the field work is …

Inspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.

Install equipment which is used for the provision of utility services through various energy means, such as heat, steam, power, and refrigeration, and ensure correct and safe installation of the …

Identify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a …

Monitors progress in construction sites and the compliance of various parameters outlined in the design phase such as quality, costs, timeline, and contractors' responsibilities.

Regularly ensure that working conditions on site meet health and safety requirements; ensure that the proposed work will not pose a threat to the physical integrity of others.

Review the documents and applications for building projects, discuss necessary changes with the contractors, and forward the documents to the building authorities if needed. Document any deviation from the original …