rolling stock electrician
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.
Also called: locomotive electrician, rail vehicle electrician, railway depot electrician, railway vehicle electrician, rail workshop engineering technician, rolling stock builder, workshop engineering technician, railcar builder
- 17
- essential skills
- 17
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
17- apply health and safety standards
- electrical systems used in transportation
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electronics
- fasten components
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install electronic communication devices on trains
- maintain electrical equipment
- mechanics
- mechanics of trains
- perform test run
- read standard blueprints
- troubleshoot
- use technical documentation
- use testing equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
17- apply soldering techniques
- check train engines
- conduct performance tests
- create technical plans
- detect malfunctions in train control systems
- electromechanics
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts
- ensure maintenance of trains
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- identify customer's needs
- install transport equipment lighting
- operate soldering equipment
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair
- test electronic units
- use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- write records for repairs
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