types of rotating equipment
The types of equipment and machinery that have rotating parts, such as turbines, pumps, ventilators, centrifuges, engines and gearboxes.
Rotating equipment mechanics are responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors, engines, and pumps. They ensure the availability and integrity of the installed systems and equipment in terms of safety and reliability.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencemechanics
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.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencerepair rotating equipment
Repair rotating equipment and replace defective components, parts and systems when necessary, using hand and power tools.
Sector-specific
1 competencemaintain rotating equipment
Perform routine maintenance on rotating equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.
Cross-sector
13 competencesalign components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
assemble machines
Put together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.
conduct routine machinery checks
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
resolve equipment malfunctions
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceoperation of different engines
The characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.
Cross-sector
2 competenceselectromechanics
The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.
engine components
The different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesdisassemble engines
Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.
evaluate engine performance
Read and comprehend engineering manuals and publications; test engines in order to evaluate engine performance.
re-assemble engines
Re-assemble transport equipment engines after overhaul, inspection, repair, maintenace or cleaning according to blueprints and technical plans.
write records for repairs
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
Cross-sector
10 competencesadjust tightness of engine parts
Tighten or unscrew engine parts using hand and power tools; maintenance of tubing, casing and connecting rods.
bolt engine parts
Securely bolt together engine components manually or using power tools.
conduct performance tests
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.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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.
repair engines
Repair identified problems with internal combustion engines, external combustion engines and electrical motors. Replace and fix faulty parts by using hand and machine tools.
solve technical problems
Identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).
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use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.