Profession railway electronic technician

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

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Electronics principles

  The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.

• Electrical systems used in transportation

  Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.

• Electronics

  The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

• Circuit diagrams

  Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.

• Electrical wiring plans

  Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.

Skills

• Ensure safety of mobile electrical systems

  Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.

• Enforce railway safety regulations

  Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.

• Comply with legal regulations

  Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

• Operate railway warning systems

  Operate and maintain grade crossing warning systems, signals and railroad signal equipment such as hot box detectors and interlocks.

• Operate railway vehicles

  Drive railroad vehicles or other railway equipment in a competent and safe manner.

• Maintain railway signal equipment

  Test, operate, and maintain railway signalling equipment such as power switches and grade crossing warning devices.

• Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs

  Use diagnostic equipment to measure current, resistance and voltage. Handle sophisticated multimeters to measure inductance, capacitance and current transistor gain.

• Operate radio equipment

  Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.

• Maintain records of maintenance interventions

  Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

• Follow written instructions

  Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

• Write routine reports

  Compose routine reports; identify appropriate forms or documents to record data from manual inspections and/or electronic systems. Write clear observations as required. A written report is usually a summary of readings from the routine performance of the reticulation system.

• Read railway circuit plans

  Read and comprehend circuit plans during initial construction, during troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing activities and while repairing or replacing components.

• Operate railway control panels

  Operate various types of railway control panels such as Individual Function Switch (IFS), One Control Switch (OCS) or Entrance Exit (NX).

• Install electronic communication devices on trains

  Install, adjust, and test electronic communication equipment, which includes sound, security, navigation, and surveillance systems.

• Detect malfunctions in train control systems

  Detect malfunctions in train control systems such as radios, radar systems, and electronic and electromagnetic components.

• Operate railway communication systems

  Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.

• Ensure compliance with railway regulation

  Ensure compliance with all railway rules, procedures, and legal regulations relating to safety, operations, and EU frameworks.

• Test electronic units

  Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB