Description

Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks and weighing and measuring devices such as scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They are employed by government agencies and in the private sector.

Job Titles

• Motor vehicle defects investigator
• Motor vehicle inspector

Main Duties

• Conduct motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests and defect-related accident investigations
• Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects
• Recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures and vehicle safety standards.

Workplaces

• Government agencies
• Private sector companies

Skills

• Preventative Maintenance
• Repairing
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Hearing Sensitivity
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Body Flexibility
• Categorization Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Concern for Others
• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking

Similar Occupations

• Non-destructive testers and inspectors (22230)
• Regulatory compliance officer; Regulatory affairs officer (in 11201.00 Professional occupations in business management consulting)

Source: OaSIS