Communication Power System Maintenance
Implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities of communication power system
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Rail Systems Maintenance
Levels
Carry out scheduled maintenance work
Follow organisational procedures, WI and/or OEM technical manuals to carry out preventive maintenance on communication power system
Perform serviceability checks on communication power system and equipment according to organisation procedures, WI and/or OEM technical manuals
Identify and respond to fault indicators on various communication power system
Adhere to safety guidelines and operating instructions when using tools and equipment during maintenance activities
Record communication power system maintenance activities and report occurrences of faults identified
Conduct corrective maintenance
Prepare Permit to Work (PTW) to conduct maintenance on communication power system
Interpret work orders and prepare for corrective maintenance
Test and check equipment performance and serviceability
Interpret wiring and schematic diagrams of communication power system and equipment
Apply power isolation procedures
Dismantle communication power equipment for corrective maintenance
Carry out rectification, repair and/or replacement faulty components
Reassemble and reinstate communication power system and equipment Perform functional tests on communication power system
Apply operating and safety measures in operating tools and equipment during maintenance work
Record and collate documentation of communication power system maintenance work
Troubleshoot, locate faults and recommend rectification
Use troubleshooting tools and equipment to locate and analyse causes of communication power system faults
Apply fault identification procedures to determine causes of communication power device and equipment faults
Recommend corrective actions for identified faults on communication power system
Implement procedures on safe usage of tools and equipment during maintenance work
Analyse maintenance work documented for communication power system to identify possible workflow improvements
Diagnose root causes of failure and prevent recurrence
Establish structured failure investigation and specify functional testing requirements
Perform fault tree analyses to diagnose root cause failure of communication power system
Review organisational communication power system maintenance procedures and/or WI
Propose new and/or enhanced maintenance plans and/or WI in reference to OEM technical recommendations
Monitor overall maintenance progress of communication power system to ascertain effectiveness of maintenance plan
Develop solutions by analysing diagnostic data to prevent faults and failures recurrence
Develop troubleshooting, rectification and fault analysis methods
Develop test procedures for system performance checks
Coordinate communication power system maintenance with other rail systems maintenance needs