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
• 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