Description
Rolling stock electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in rail vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, heating systems, electrical wiring etc. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vehicles and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
fasten componentsperform test runuse testing equipmentinstall electrical and electronic equipmentapply health and safety standardsread standard blueprintstroubleshootmaintain electrical equipmentuse technical documentationwear appropriate protective gearinstall electronic communication devices on trainsapply soldering techniquesensure maintenance of trainscheck train enginescreate technical plansfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthuse specialised tools in electric repairsidentify customer's needsensure compliance with warranty contractstest electronic unitsdetect malfunctions in train control systemsuse diagnostic tools for electronic repairsinstall transport equipment lightingoperate soldering equipmentwrite records for repairsconduct performance testsposition vehicles for maintenance and repair