Rail Track Inspection
Plan, coordinate and perform inspection of rail tracks through on-site patrols
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Rail Systems Maintenance
Levels
Patrol tracks, first-line inspection to detect faults
Carry out track access and possession procedures
Follow work instructions and carry out for track inspection
Identify defects and faults from track inspections
Indicate the locations of defects and faults identified
Compare existing defects and faults to identify recurrence
Report defects and faults to internal stakeholders
Carry out cleaning of tracks
Follow and enforce safety guidelines during track inspection
Document routine inspection activities
Undertake personal protection measures
Manage inspection of tracks & recommend fault recovery
Supervise track access and possession procedures
Supervise track inspection in accordance to work instructions
Operate diagnostic tools and equipment to perform track fault inspection
Apply knowledge of track defects and first-line recovery methods to recommend track fault recovery
Perform user maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure its operational readiness
Improve documentation of inspection activities
Apply knowledge of line- clear procedures to perform line-clear
Coordinate inspection of rail tracks and deploy ERT
Coordinate track inspection activities in accordance to schedule
Determine actual and potential emergency situations and implement precautionary measures
Deploy emergency response team to address issues from track inspection for maintenance and repairs
Monitor the implementation of safety guidelines for track inspection
Recommend improvements to track inspection instructions and procedures
Develop track inspection schedules & safety guidelines
Develop schedule for track inspections
Facilitate rectification of track faults when immediate action is required
Adapt technological changes into rail track inspection
Develop safety guidelines in accordance with safety requirement and Codes of Practice for track access and inspection
Develop work instructions on track inspection
Review existing track inspection plans to propose areas of improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of track inspection