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
• Customer Authorization Form on CAT Inspect app
• 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:

2001 Explain the fundamental operating principles of diesel engines.

2002 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Lubrication System.

2003 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Cooling System.

2004 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Air Intake & Exhaust System.

2005 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Auxiliary raw water system HEX / Keel Cooled

2006 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Mechanical Unit Injector (MUI) fuel system.

2007 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Electronic Unit Injector (EUI) fuel system.

2008 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) fuel system.

2009 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of the Common Rail Fuel System.

2010 Identify components, explain the purpose and describe the basic operation of a small engine Fuel System.

2011 Describe the general service procedures (preventive maintenance) of diesel engine systems.

2012 Perform general service procedures (preventive maintenance) on Diesel Engine systems.

2013 Describe the procedures for removing and reinstalling diesel engines and their components.

2014 Perform remove and install diesel engine and its components.

2015 Identify the steps in performing a TA1 Visual Walk-Around Inspection

2016 Demonstrate Use of S.I.S. (Service Information System).

2017 Demonstrate Use of TMI (Technical Marketing Information System).

2018 Demonstrate Use of a Digital Multimeter, Using the Voltage, Resistance, and Diode Switch Positions.

2019 Demonstrate Use of AX time entry and order placing

2020 Identify components, explain the purpose, and describe the basic operation of the Separate Circuit Aftercooler System

2021 Explain the fundamental concepts, properties, and interrelationships of DC theory as they relate to EP

2022 Using Ohm's Law calculate voltage, current, or resistance

2223 Using ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws, calculate voltage, current, and resistance in a series circuit, parallel circuit, and series / parallel circuit.

2224 Describe the theory, concepts, and terminology of Alternating Current (AC) that relate to Electric Power

2225 Explain the different kinds of power related to generators

2226 Explain the operating theory of a generator

2227 Identify generator excitation systems, components, and their functions

3001 Describe the operation of a basic electrical circuit

3002 Interpret basic electrical schematics

3003 Identify electrical measurements using a digital multimeter

3004 Identify faults in an electrical circuit

3005 Identify soldering techniques on electrical equipment

3006 Perform wire maintenance task on electric & electronic circuit

3007 Perform electrical measurements using a digital multimeter

3008 diagnose and repair faults of a basic electrical circuit

3009 Identify components and explain the operation of various gauges and warning lights

3010 Identify the type and explain the purpose and operation of semiconductors, diodes, and transistor

3011 Explain the function, construction, and principles of operation of lead-acid batteries

3012 Explain the construction and characteristics of different types of batteries

3013 Determine the serviceability of a lead-acid battery

3014 Explain preventive maintenance procedures and charge a lead-acid battery

3015 Demonstrate visual inspection of Crankshaft as per Media Number -SEBF8039

3016 Demonstrate visual inspection of Connecting Rods as per Media Number -SEBF8063

3017 Demonstrate visual inspection of Pistons as per Media Number -SEBF8049

3018 Demonstrate visual inspection of Valves, Valve Springs, and Valve Bridges as per Media Number -SEBF8002

3019 Demonstrate visual inspection of Camshafts as per Media Number -SEBF8146

3020 Demonstrate visual inspection of Cylinder Liners as per Media Number -SEBF8068

3021 Demonstrate visual inspection of Critical fasteners as per Media Number -SEBF8301

3022 Demonstrate visual inspections of Turbochargers as per Media Number -SEBF8018

3023 Demonstrate visual inspections of Slipper Followers and Roller Lifters as per Media Number -SEBF8067

3024 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