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railway infrastructure inspector

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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.

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Competences
35
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
21

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Cross-sector

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health and safety measures in transportation

The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.

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quality assurance procedures

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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ensure safe operation of railway during repairs

Ensure that all safety measures have been applied when works are being carried out on railway track, bridges, or other components.

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Sector-specific

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assess railway operations

Review and study existing railroad equipment, facilities, systems and processes in order to improve railway safety and efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.

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design wayside signalling interlockings

Design procedures to implement wayside signalling interlockings. Analyse routes and aspect charts and take into account highway crossing warning systems.

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enforce railway safety regulations

Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.

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operate railway freight monitoring technologies

Operate monitoring and inspection technologies that can be used to check crucial parameters of freight transportation conditions or vehicle-track systems. Identify and warn of the potential threats posed by the freight, the route, and the train.

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perform inspection analysis

Investigate and report on inspection procedures, techniques, equipment and materials.

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6 competences
comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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conduct environmental surveys

Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.

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identify hazards in the workplace

Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.

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monitor work site

Regularly ensure that working conditions on site meet health and safety requirements; ensure that the proposed work will not pose a threat to the physical integrity of others.

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undertake inspections

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

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write inspection reports

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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physical characteristics of railways

Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.

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rail construction engineering

Thoroughly understand the nature of rail construction engineering; understand safety requirements and related security standards and procedures, to ensure that designs optimise constructability and maintainability.

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rail infrastructure

Thoroughly understand the characteristics of railway infrastructure: rail technologies, track gauges, rail signalling, rail junctions, etc.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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analyse environmental data

Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

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assess performance of rail operations

Assess the best practices in the railway industry, and devise strategies to improve performance.

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detect flaws in rails

Detect internal flaws in rails in order to prevent derailments.

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detect rail track malfunctions

Identify and analyse damage or malfunctions in the mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment of rail track; determine necessary maintenance and repair work.

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ensure implementation of subsidence mitigation measures

Investigate the subsidence of a surface in relation to the railway system and recommend effective mitigation measures.

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ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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identify preventive actions

Anticipate situations that could be damaging to the workplace and the processes undergone there by drawing attention to possible undesired outcomes and suggesting preventive actions.

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operate rail-flaw-detection machine

Operate electric, diesel or steam locomotives to detect and identify rail flaws.

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perform rail operations risk management

Identify risk factors related to various areas of rail operations. Develop valid strategies to mitigate these risks.

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perform rail track inspections

Plan and implement regular inspections and investigations of the rail track system in order to provide optimal coverage of the railway network in a given area. Inspect aspects such as track alignment, features of the terrain, and existence of ditches, embankments, and loose rock debris on the network.

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provide railway technical advice

Provide railway technical advice, technical input, or recommendations for updating maintenance processes and revising documentation in order to improve industry performance.

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shunt inbound loads

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains. If requested, ensure train stability after freight has been loaded onto the railcars.

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write rail defect records

Compose documents and reports on the nature of rail defects investigated, position of defect in rail, location, etc.

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advise on safety improvements

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

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liaise with government officials

Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.

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liaise with rail experts

Communicate and cooperate with bridge, geotechnical, materials experts, architects, etc.

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manage maintenance operations

Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.

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provide advice on breaches of regulation

Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.

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