Description
Railway infrastructure inspectors are responsible for checking the conditions of railways. They monitor compliance to health and safety standards and inspect the infrastructure to detect damage or flaws. They analyse and report on their findings to ensure railway conditions are maintained at a safe level.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
ensure safe operation of railway during repairsundertake inspectionswrite inspection reportsmonitor work siteassess railway operationsidentify hazards in the workplacecomply with legal regulationsenforce railway safety regulationsconduct environmental surveysperform inspection analysisoperate railway freight monitoring technologiesdesign wayside signalling interlockingsassess performance of rail operationsidentify preventive actionswrite rail defect recordsprovide railway technical advicedetect flaws in railsliaise with government officialsliaise with rail expertsperform rail track inspectionsperform rail operations risk managementoperate rail-flaw-detection machineensure implementation of subsidence mitigation measuresadvise on safety improvementsshunt inbound loadsdetect rail track malfunctionsmanage maintenance operationsanalyse environmental dataensure public safety and securityprovide advice on breaches of regulation