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