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railway-electronic-technician Occupational skill for the role 'railway electronic technician' (also: electrical train electrician, rail electrician, locomotive electrician, overhead power engineer, electrical rail electrician, electrician electric engines). Use when the user asks for typical railway electronic technician work such as: Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.; Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.; Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.

Railway Electronic Technician

Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.

Core workflow

  1. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
  2. Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
  3. Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
  4. Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
  5. Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
  6. Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
  7. Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
  8. Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • comply with legal regulations
  • detect malfunctions in train control systems
  • electrical systems used in transportation
  • electrical wiring plans
  • electronics
  • electronics principles
  • enforce railway safety regulations
  • ensure compliance with railway regulation
  • ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
  • follow written instructions
  • install electronic communication devices on trains
  • interpret circuit diagrams
  • maintain railway signal equipment
  • maintain records of maintenance interventions
  • operate radio equipment

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/75c5bab4-2546-4ba3-996d-42a9a1bab55d), ONET 30.3 (49-9097.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*