Marine Technician

Diesel Engine Technician

Performs diesel engine service and repair including preventive maintenance, removal, installation, disassemble, assemble, recondition, testing, adjusting, technical analysis, troubleshooting, diagnostics, failure analysis, and commissioning (optional).

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Disassembles, assembles, removes, and installs components on Diesel engines as directed by the Marine Technical Support Analyst
• Performs testing and adjustments on specific engine components as needed
• Appropriately prepares vessel and workplace to prevent cosmetic or other damage to vessel and the surrounding environment during the work process
• Remains in contact with Service Advisor and Field Service Supervisor during work process to apprise them of job progress
• Directs all customer technical, and other inquiries related to work being performed, to Marine Technical Support Analyst
• Completes, maintains and processes pertinent paperwork and records
• Processes repair parts cores in accordance with service department procedures
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Review application and installation requirements for Marine engines
• Failure analysis on Marine Engine components
• Startup and commissioning of Marine Engine systems
• Using the CAT Inspect app, properly use the Pantropic Power Contamination Control Inspection Form
• Using the CAT Inspect app, properly use the Pantropic Power Safety Inspection checklist V1.1
• Using the CAT Inspect app, properly use the Pantropic Power Service Truck inspection: Safety and Maintenance
• Using the CAT Inspect app, properly use the Pantropic Power TA1 Marine Engine Inspection Form
• Using the CAT Inspect app, properly use the Pantropic Power Work Authorization V1.4

Foundational Skill Level (2&3)

The individual will:

Knowledge

Discuss terminology, concepts, principles, issues, applications, and implications of changes to processes, policies, and procedures of the following:

• Air intake and exhaust systems
• Lubrication systems
• Cooling systems
• Fuel systems
• Engine electric systems
• Emissions systems
• Diesel engine rebuild
• Component reuse and salvage
• Basic Cat electric power
• Generator systems
• Generator system control

Skills

Perform the following diesel engine-related tasks:

• Explain the fundamental operating principles of diesel engines.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Lubrication System.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Cooling System.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Air Intake & Exhaust System.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Auxiliary raw water system HEX / Keel Cooled
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Mechanical Unit Injector (MUI) fuel system.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) fuel system.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) fuel system.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Common Rail Fuel System.
• Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of a small engine Fuel System.
• Describe the general service procedures (preventive maintenance) of diesel engine systems.
• Perform general service procedures (preventive maintenance) on Diesel Engine systems.
• Describe the procedures for removing and reinstalling diesel engines and their components.
• Perform remove and install diesel engine and its components.
• Identify the steps in performing a TA1 Visual Walk-Around Inspection
• Demonstrate Use of S.I.S. (Service Information System).
• Demonstrate Use of TMI (Technical Marketing Information System).
• Demonstrate Use of a Digital Multimeter, Using the Voltage, Resistance, and Diode Switch Positions.
• Demonstrate Use of AX time entry and order placing
• Identify components, explain the purpose, and describe the basic operation of the Separate Circuit Aftercooler System
• Explain the fundamental concepts, properties, and interrelationships of DC theory as they relate to EP
• Using Ohms Law calculate voltage, current, or resistance
• Using ohms Law and Kirchhoffs Laws, calculate voltage, current, and resistance in a series circuit, parallel circuit, and series / parallel circuit.
• Describe the theory, concepts, and terminology of Alternating Current (AC) that relate to Electric Power
• Explain the different kinds of power related to generators
• Explain the operating theory of a generator
• Identify generator excitation systems, components, and their functions
• Describe the operation of a basic electrical circuit
• Interpret basic electrical schematics
• Identify electrical measurements using a digital multimeter
• Identify faults in an electrical circuit
• Identify soldering techniques on electrical equipment
• Perform wire maintenance task on electric & electronic circuit
• Perform electrical measurements using a digital multimeter
• diagnose and repair faults of a basic electrical circuit
• Identify components and explain the operation of various gauges and warning lights
• Identify the type and explain the purpose and operation of semiconductors, diodes, and transistor
• Explain the function, construction, and principles of operation of lead-acid batteries
• Explain the construction and characteristics of different types of batteries
• Determine the serviceability of a lead-acid battery
• Explain preventive maintenance procedures and charge a lead-acid battery
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Crankshaft as per Media Number -SEBF8039
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Connecting Rods as per Media Number -SEBF8063
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Pistons as per Media Number -SEBF8049
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Valves, Valve Springs, and Valve Bridges as per Media Number -SEBF8002
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Camshafts as per Media Number -SEBF8146
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Cylinder Liners as per Media Number -SEBF8068
• Demonstrate visual inspection of Critical fasteners as per Media Number -SEBF8301
• Demonstrate visual inspections of Turbochargers as per Media Number -SEBF8018
• Demonstrate visual inspections of Slipper Followers and Roller Lifters as per Media Number -SEBF8067
• Demonstrate visual inspections of Main Bearings and Connecting Rod Bearings as per Media Number -SEBF8009

Behaviors

Value the importance of safe operation and proper maintenance

Follow maintenance interval recommendations

Marine Learning Solutions Foundational

Basic TA1 Walk-Around Inspection: Commercial Engine Family (English)

Engine Fundamentals - Customer Education - (English)

Engine Fundamentals - (English)

Diesel Engine Fundamentals ILT

Diesel Engine Repair ILT

Preventive Maintenance & Walkaround Inspection (TA1) ILT

Basics of Electricity for Electric Power

Cat Electric Power I - Course 1 - Introduction and DC Theory (English)

Cat Electric Power I - Course 2 - Circuits (English)

Cat Electric Power I - Course 3 - Alternating Current (English)

Cat Electric Power I -