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UTILITIES ENGINEER [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Software
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- software testing engineer
1, record 1, English, software%20testing%20engineer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A software testing engineer often works as part of a software company's quality assurance team. He or she checks software to ensure that the programs or utilities are performing properly... Software testing engineers check programs for their functionality. A testing engineer's job includes designing, building and implementing effective testing strategies. 2, record 1, English, - software%20testing%20engineer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Logiciels
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur en essai de logiciels
1, record 1, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20en%20essai%20de%20logiciels
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure en essai de logiciels 1, record 1, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20en%20essai%20de%20logiciels
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ingénieur en essai logiciel
- ingénieure en essai logiciel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Machinery
- Mechanical Components
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mechanical systems
1, record 2, English, mechanical%20systems
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MS 2, record 2, English, MS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In engineer applications, utilities, controls and other equipment which are the responsibility of engineer trades to maintain. 2, record 2, English, - mechanical%20systems
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Machines
- Composants mécaniques
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- systèmes mécaniques
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20m%C3%A9caniques
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SM 1, record 2, French, SM
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- installation mécanique 2, record 2, French, installation%20m%C3%A9canique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services publics, contrôles et autre équipement dont le personnel du génie doit assurer la maintenance. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8mes%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
systèmes mécaniques;SM : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8mes%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record 2, Key term(s)
- système mécanique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería civil
- Maquinaria
- Componentes mecánicos
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistemas mecánicos
1, record 2, Spanish, sistemas%20mec%C3%A1nicos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Integration
- Urban Renewal
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- property restoration
1, record 3, English, property%20restoration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- real estate restoration 2, record 3, English, real%20estate%20restoration
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This document, Conservation Guidelines, is one of a suite of documents published to assist investors, developers, design teams and construction companies understand the aims and objectives of the public authorities who regulate the conservation and development process. These documents will also be informative for residents wishing to undertake repairs to their own property. In particular, residents who need to participate in a joint property restoration scheme. 3, record 3, English, - property%20restoration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As Project Engineer and Manager, this position will lead the engineering team process for the planning and development of design documents specific to municipal street improvements. This is a dynamic process that includes utilities, storm drainage, SEPA, roadway and urban design, property restoration, and public involvement. 4, record 3, English, - property%20restoration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
With his enthusiastic and entrepreneurial approach to real estate restoration and management, Dan Cort has become a nationally recognized lecturer on urban renewal and revitalization. 2, record 3, English, - property%20restoration
Record 3, Key term(s)
- realestate restoration
- real-estate restoration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Intégration urbaine
- Rénovation urbaine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- restauration foncière
1, record 3, French, restauration%20fonci%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération d'urbanisme ponctuel consistant à sauvegarder et à mettre en valeur des immeubles ou groupe d'immeubles anciens dont on a décidé la conservation. 1, record 3, French, - restauration%20fonci%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Building Management and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- building mechanicals
1, record 4, English, building%20mechanicals
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- building services 2, record 4, English, building%20services
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building mechanicals includes heating/cooling regulators as well as security systems, alarms, and other safety devices. Potentially at-risk items for review are security or mechanical devices that detect motion, sound, light or temperature fluctuations, and emergency control devices that may trigger an automated emergency call (911 or UI Public Safety). Elevators, automated lighting systems, electronic vending machines, keyed access devices or continuous current monitors must also be reviewed for compliance. 3, record 4, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On the other hand, for the air conditioning and ventilating systems, CHIYODA's project team involves an individual building mechanical engineer who is not positioned under the building engineer, but equally positioned. Accordingly the design of building mechanicals such as air conditioning, ventilating, supply and return plumbing of water and other utilities, is advanced coordinated with the building design. 1, record 4, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record 4, Key term(s)
- building mechanics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mécanique du bâtiment
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ils font appel à des spécialistes qui connaissent tous les systèmes que l'on retrouve dans un bâtiment (climatisation, ventilation, chauffage, réfrigération, régulation, tuyauterie, protection des incendies) et qui savent comment en tirer le maximum, tout en économisant l'énergie. Ces spécialistes sont des techniciens en mécanique du bâtiment. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Civil Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- utilities engineer 1, record 5, English, utilities%20engineer
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- utility engineer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie civil
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur des services d'utilité publique 1, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20des%20services%20d%27utilit%C3%A9%20publique
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1968 1, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20des%20services%20d%27utilit%C3%A9%20publique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electrical sub-station operator 1, record 6, English, electrical%20sub%2Dstation%20operator
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trade groups and maintenance specialties.(...) A. Utilities 1-Water filtration plant operator 2-Waste treatment plant operator 3-Steam plant stationary engineer or fireman 4-Turbine operator(paper machine) 5-Electrical control room operator 6-Electrical sub-station operator. 1, record 6, English, - electrical%20sub%2Dstation%20operator
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations, 1971 (vol. l, page 902) mentions this occupational title as a "substation operator (elec. power)". 2, record 6, English, - electrical%20sub%2Dstation%20operator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Distribution électrique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de sous-station électrique 1, record 6, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20sous%2Dstation%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- conducteur d'installations de sous-station électrique 1, record 6, French, conducteur%20d%27installations%20de%20sous%2Dstation%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Classification canadienne descriptive des professions (1971, vol. 1, page 1182) parle d'un "conducteur d'installations de sous-station (élect.)", mais, d'après le Petit Robert I (1977, page 1312), on peut employer "opérateur" dans le domaine des installations électriques. 1, record 6, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20sous%2Dstation%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Civil Engineering
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- utilities engineer 1, record 7, English, utilities%20engineer
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilities: public services, such as gas, electricity, water or transportation. 2, record 7, English, - utilities%20engineer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie civil
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur d'équipement
1, record 7, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'occupe des services comme le gaz, l'eau, l'électricité, etc. 1, record 7, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
programmes d'équipement : équipement thermique, équipement sanitaire, éclairage, équipement de circulation, équipement de liaisons. 1, record 7, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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