Description
Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
read railway circuit plansensure safety of mobile electrical systemsoperate radio equipmentensure compliance with railway regulationoperate railway vehiclescomply with legal regulationsmaintain railway signal equipmentenforce railway safety regulationswrite routine reportstest electronic unitsfollow written instructionsdetect malfunctions in train control systemsuse diagnostic tools for electronic repairsoperate railway warning systemsinstall electronic communication devices on trainsinterpret circuit diagramsoperate railway communication systemsoperate railway control panelsmaintain records of maintenance interventionshave computer literacydesign wayside signalling interlockings