Rolling Stock Electrician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers

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

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Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Possess basic knowledge of the mechanics involved in trains, understand the technicalities and participate in discussions on related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.

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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.

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.

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.

Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.

Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.

Implement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.

Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Install lighting elements in transport equipment according to blueprints and other technical plans.

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

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

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

Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Ensure that train engines comply with regulations before commencing a journey.

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

Oversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.

Place vehicles in the right position (such as on top of a pneumatic lift) for repair and maintenance tasks. Follow safety procedures.