ISCO Specialization 3112.1.10 Rail Maintenance Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Rail Maintenance Technician: Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure. They are also sent out to repair defects quickly, safely, and at any time of the day or night.
Essential Skills
- Maintain Sensor Equipment
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- Sensors
- Inspect Rail From Track Inspection Vehicle
- Advise On Railway Infrastructure Repairs
- Interpret Graphical Recordings Of Rail-Flaw-Detection Machine
- Use Safety Equipment In Construction
- Detect Rail Track Malfunctions
- Write Rail Defect Records
- Inspect Railways Visually
- Inspect Construction Supplies
- Test Sensors
- Mechanics Of Trains
- Mechanics
- Electricity
- Monitor Stationary Rail Sensors
- Characteristics Of Wheel Rail Interface
- Record Test Data
Optional Skills
- Liaise With Rail Experts
- Modern Power Signalling Systems
- Test The Rail-Flaw-Detection Machine
- Work Ergonomically
- Use Tribometer
- Weigh In Motion System
- Construction Product Regulation
- Hunting Truck Detector
- Electronics Principles
- Work Trains
- Wheel Impact Load Detector
- Hot Wheel Detection System
- Railway Framework Legislation
- Maintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions
- Process Incoming Construction Supplies
- Liaise With Managers
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Electrical Systems Used In Transportation
- Detect Flaws In Rails
- Keep Personal Administration
- Work In A Construction Team
Alternative Names
- Rail Quality Inspector
- Rail Track Inspector
- Rail Inspector
- Rail Track Maintenance Inspector
- Rail Repairer
- Track Quality Inspector
- Permanent Way Inspector
