railway electronic technician

Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.

Alternative Labels

locomotive electrician

railway electronic inspector

electrical rail electrician

telecommunication electronic technician

rail electrician

railway overhead power engineer

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overhead power engineer

electrician electric engines

telecommunication electronic inspector

electrician diesel engines

railway electronic technician

railway line side equipment engineer

electrical train electrician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

operate railway warning systems maintain railway signal equipment operate railway control panels maintain records of maintenance interventions write routine reports operate railway vehicles install electronic communication devices on trains ensure compliance with railway regulation ensure safety of mobile electrical systems test electronic units read railway circuit plans enforce railway safety regulations follow written instructions comply with legal regulations detect malfunctions in train control systems use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs operate railway communication systems operate radio equipment

Essential Knowledge

circuit diagrams electrical wiring plans electronics principles electronics electrical systems used in transportation

Optional Skills and Competences

have computer literacy

Optional Knowledge

principles of mechanical engineering

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/75c5bab4-2546-4ba3-996d-42a9a1bab55d

Status

released

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