Bridge inspector jobs in Finland
Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint break, cracks, rust and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures.
Bridge inspector - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Estimate the urgency of a certain repair or replacement, based on the severity of the defect, the importance of the damaged or worn element, any other planned repairs and the expected lifespan of the bridge.
Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.
Estimate the need for a bridge to be replaced and report to the responsible owner or institution.
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.
Check the quantity and quality of delivered concrete. Make sure that the concrete will withstand any expected pressures.
Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Use infrared techniques to discover defects in concrete.
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
Inspect the area of the bridge to identify any possible external risk to its integrity. Make sure body of waters present no dangerous debris. Identify loose rocks or avalanche risks. Estimate whether usage strain on a bridge is within the limits.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Test concrete hardness so that it is according to specifications and ready to be removed from moulds.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Bridge inspector - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Coordinate with land owners to decide on the necessity of inspection or repairs on a bridge. Educate the land owner about basic bridge health checks and bridge inspection services.
Operate welding equipment in a safe manner; use welding techniques such as shielded metal arc welding or flux-cored arc welding.
Wade through a body of water to inspect the piles of a bridge. Put on the appropriate equipment, such as weights, and make sure to have an associate present for safety reasons.
Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.
Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.
Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a permanent, corrosion-protective finishing coat, safely and according to regulations.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Remove corrosion from surfaces of motor vehicle bodies.
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the optimal cut for a given purpose. Influence of special attributes of the wood, like knots or defects.
Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot.
Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water supply. Establish supplies stores and garbage disposal in a sensible manner.
Inspect road signs for signs of corrosion, outdated information, nicks and dents, legilibility and reflectance. Decide on the course of action when problems are found.