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Record 1 2018-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Rail Transport
DEF

A person in charge of the operation of a locomotive from its control stand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Transport par rail
DEF

Membre d'une équipe de train assurant la conduite d'une locomotive à partir du poste de conduite de cette dernière.

OBS

mécanicien; mécanicienne : Dans le secteur ferroviaire, le terme «mécanicien» est spécialement employé pour désigner la personne qui dirige une locomotive. Il est à noter cependant qu'il sert aussi à désigner la personne qui répare une locomotive ou en effectue l'entretien. En effet, dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), on trouve par exemple le terme «mécanicien de locomotives» comme équivalent français du terme anglais «locomotive mechanic».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Machinery
DEF

One who operates stationary engines and related equipment.

OBS

Operates and maintains various types of stationary engines and mechanical equipment, such as boilers, pumps, compressors, motors and generators, and refrigeration, and water or industrial waste treating equipment, to provide heat, power and other utility services for buildings or industrial processes. Starts equipment, observes meters, gauges and warning lights, and adjusts levers, valves and switch controls to obtain specified operating conditions and output.

OBS

May be designated according to particular type of stationary engine or equipment operated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Machines

Spanish

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