Job Description:

• 1) Analyzes operation of diesel engines and components, such as blowers and compressors to determine performance using engineering specifications and test equipment: Aligns and connects engine to test equipment, such as generator and motor control panel.

• 2) Connects oil, fuel, and waterlines to engine.

• 3) Attaches thermocouple wires to various parts of engine and records temperature readings of oil, water, and bearings from pyrometer.

• 4) Holds tachometer to turning shaft to determine engine revolutions per minute at various governor settings.

• 5) Measures pressures on compressors and blowers.

• 6) Replaces defective parts and adjusts settings on injection pumps, timing, fuel racks, and governor, using dial indicator, micrometer, feeler gauges, and handtools.

• 7) Logs information for engineering and inspection department.

• 8) May disassemble and repair powerplant engines and perform field service work.