Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 2262)

Motor vehicles defects investigators:

• carry out 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 and recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures, and vehicle safety standards

Railway accident investigation officers:

• collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes
• inspect and evaluate railway property, structures, rolling stock, signals, track structure and train handling characteristics to ensure operating standards are followed

Airworthiness inspectors:

• carry out regular inspections of establishments and individuals holding or applying for air carrier operating certificates and establishments engaged in aircraft maintenance, repair or modification
• inspect aircraft, advise of any deficiencies and detain aircraft suspected of being unairworthy or unsafe

Inspectors, weights and measures:

• carry out inspections and tests of a variety of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring devices and systems
• prepare draft investigative reports of findings and recommends corrective or enforcement action

Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors:

• conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies
• recommend improvements and corrective action.

Work in this occupation  is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions.