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name: railway-electronic-technician
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description: "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."
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# Railway Electronic Technician
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Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
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## Core workflow
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1. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
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2. Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
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3. Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
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4. Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
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5. Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
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6. Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
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7. Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
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8. Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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## Key competences (essential)
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- comply with legal regulations
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- detect malfunctions in train control systems
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- electrical systems used in transportation
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- electrical wiring plans
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- electronics
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- electronics principles
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- enforce railway safety regulations
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- ensure compliance with railway regulation
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- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
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- follow written instructions
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- install electronic communication devices on trains
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- interpret circuit diagrams
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- maintain railway signal equipment
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- maintain records of maintenance interventions
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- operate radio equipment
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## Hot technologies
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Microsoft Word
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/75c5bab4-2546-4ba3-996d-42a9a1bab55d), O*NET 30.3 (49-9097.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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