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Locomotive Engineer

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

  • Average Salary

    RM2600 - RM 4900

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Locomotive Engineer?

Drive electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, steam locomotives, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or goods. Locomotive Engineers also interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2600 - RM 4900

Example of a Job Position

Conductor
Technician
Technician/Conductor
Locomotive Technician
Passenger Locomotive Technician
Railway Line Technician
Load Technician
Railway Technician
Trainmaster
Transportation Specialist

Task

? Interpret commands and signals for trains, as well as rules and regulations governing the operation of railroad locomotives ? Confer with conductors or central traffic control personnel via radio telephone, to issue or receive information about stops, delays or approaching trains ? Receive initial signals from conductors and use control equipment such as cover valves or air brakes to drive electric locomotives, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-electric turbines ? Monitor a measuring device that measures speed, amperage, battery power, or air pressure in the brake line or main warehouse ? Observe railroads to detect obstacles or obstructions

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant tools, policies, procedures and strategies to support effective raid / patrol operations for local, provincial and national security, and protect people, data, property and institutions.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machinery and equipment, including design, function, repair and maintenance.

Transportation

Knowledge of the principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea or highway, including estimates of costs and benefits.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Operational Monitoring

Observe measuring devices, adjusting buttons, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.

Operation and Control

Control equipment and operating systems.

Capability

  • 1

    Depth of Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects closer or farther than you, or to assess the distance between you and the object.

  • 2

    Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on tasks in a given period without being easily distracted.

  • 3

    Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly ensure control of the engine and vehicle for the right position.

  • 4

    Remote Vision - The ability to see details in the distance.

  • 5

    Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, images). This includes the speed at which the correct response starts from the hands, feet, or other body parts.

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