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Commissioning technicians work with commissioning engineers to supervise the final stages of a project when systems are installed and tested. They inspect the correct functioning of the equipment, facilities and plants and when necessary they perform repairs and maintenance.

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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engineering processes

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

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project commissioning

Process of supervising the correct functioning of systems, buildings or plants during the final stages before deployment.

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maintenance operations

The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.

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quality assurance procedures

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

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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safety engineering

The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitigating potential hazards in engineering processes.

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Essential skills and competences 16 competences

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test performance of power plants

Analyse the performance of power plants by operating the plant at maximum output for a predetermined period of time so guaranteed performance can be established and legal quality requirements can be verified.

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use tools for construction and repair

Construct and repair ships and equipment using hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Safely carry out emergency or temporary repairs. Take measures to ensure a safe working environment. Use various types of sealants and packaging.

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analyse test data

Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.

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check system parameters against reference values

Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.

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collaborate with engineers

Work closely and communicate with engineers on designs or new products.

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conduct quality control analysis

Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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ensure conformity to specifications

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

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ensure fulfilment of legal requirements

Ensure that all legal requirements are met.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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record test data

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 under exceptional or unusual input.

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repair electronic components

Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry. Use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use measurement instruments

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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project management

The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

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write records for repairs

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

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maintain test equipment

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

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manage instrumentation systems

Set up, adjust, operate and maintain instrumentation systems. Process and analyse data, and present research results.

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perform project management

Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.

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validate raw materials

Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.

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write calibration report

Report on the instrument calibration measurements and results. A calibration report includes the objectives and approach of the test, descriptions of tested instruments or products, test procedures, and test results.

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