Engineer surveyor - Mechanical

Principles of electrical engineering, including technical drawings, circuits, distribution boards, wiring, measurement and testing of electrical circuits

AC and DC theory and how this can be used to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems

Health and safety requirements which apply when inspecting, testing and commissioning principles of electrical installations. (Requirements for inspecting and testing electrical installations, requirements for the safe inspection of electrical installations, requirements for the safe testing of electrical installations, inspection and testing procedures of electrical installations.)

Electrical installation methods and practices.

Company inspection procedures and processes

The equipment being inspected and how it is used

Use a range of measurement tools and equipment to carry out inspections such as Vernier Calipers, Pressure Gauges, electrical test equipment, flow meters - where appropriate

Management techniques including customer relationship management, negotiating and influencing techniques, commercial awareness, conflict management and assertiveness techniques

Roles and responsibilities within the organisation, team dynamics and their own boundaries of authority

Report writing tools and note taking techniques and correct use of Systems International (SI) units of abbreviations

Risk assessment methodology and appropriate control measures

How and when to use appropriate IT tools, including spreadsheets and word processing packages

Appropriate legislation and standards including all relevant Health and Safety requirements

Appropriate mathematical problem solving tools including engineering mathematics such as calculus, algebraic transformation techniques ,logarithmic and exponential functions and algebraic methods, trigonometric functions, the radian measure, trigonometric identities and graphs

Engineering science, including the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems

A detailed technical awareness of the equipment being inspected

Safe access and egress

Effective oral and written communication strategies, the terminology used in this occupation and the appropriate format of inspection reports

Mechanical Materials science, including the properties, characteristics and selection criteria of materials from tests and data sources including, metallic, ceramic, polymer and composite material

Fixed equipment installation requirements.

Principles of materials engineering, including the relationships between manufacturing processes and material behaviour, the impact of heat treatment, liquid processing and mechanical processing methods

The in-service causes of failure of engineering materials, including the most common causes of in-service failure and appropriate remedial action

Apply the appropriate electrical engineering science principles when inspecting, testing and commissioning an electrical installation, to reach overall conclusions

Carry out inspections of engineering equipment in accordance with company policies, relevant legislation and standards

Identify equipment defects - both common and complex - and take appropriate action to advise a compliant outcome

Use appropriate inspection equipment

Use negotiating and influencing techniques to build and maintain customer relationships

Prepare succinct inspection reports using appropriate IT systems

Use engineering principles to reach an overall conclusion about the condition of the equipment

Prepare Risk Assessments and apply Safe Systems of Work

Identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare

Communicate professionally, effectively and appropriately - both verbally and in writing - with all stakeholders

Manage own time and tasks

Apply engineering science, to identify the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems and AC and DC theory and use this knowledge to identify equipment defects and suggest solutions

Manage and diffuse potential conflicts

Work safely at height

Read and interpret drawings, data and other relevant information

Interpret appropriate engineering mathematical formulae and compare results with actual on-board readings, data/calculations and inspection findings

Work competently and safely in the workplace to meet regulatory and legislative requirements

Apply the appropriate mechanical engineering science principles when inspecting a mechanical installation, to reach overall conclusions

Strong work ethic: Positive attitude, motivated by engineering, dependable, ethical, responsible and reliable

Logical approach: Able to structure a plan and develop activities following a logical thought process, but also able to quickly "think on feet" when working through them

Problem solving orientation: Identifies issues quickly, enjoys solving complex problems and applies appropriate solutions. Has a strong desire to push to ensure the true root cause of any problem is found and a solution is identifies which prevents recurrence

Quality focus: Follows rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose and pays attention to detail. Checks for errors

Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed. Accountable and persistent to complete task

Clear communicator: Uses a variety of communication methods to give and receive information accurately and in a positive manner

Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts with and helps others when required. Does so in a respectful manner

Maintains competence and keeps pace with change: Continuous improvement in driving effectiveness and efficiency and maintenance of regulations and rules

Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments

Self-motivation: A "self-starter" who wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets and can make their own decisions

Commitment: Able to commit to beliefs, goals and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards

Independence and impartiality: Maintains independence and impartiality at all times

Health and Safety: Maintains a health and safety focus at all times, challenging unacceptable behaviour