Description

Railway locomotive engineers operate railway locomotives to transport passengers and freight. They are employed by railway transport companies. Yard locomotive engineers operate locomotives within yards of railway, industrial or other establishments. They are employed by railway transport companies and industrial or commercial users of rail transport.

Job Titles

• Freight train engineer
• Passenger train locomotive engineer
• Railway engineer
• Railway locomotive engineer

Main Duties

• Operate locomotives to transport passengers and freight on railways
• Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
• Inspect assigned locomotives and test operating controls and equipment.

Workplaces

• Railway transport companies

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Monitoring
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Control of Settings
• Multi-Signal Response
• Night Vision
• Deductive Reasoning

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence

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Source: OaSIS