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ELECTRICAL (TRD)
CHAPTER 1 II ORGANISATION AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND STAFF
CHAPTER 1 |
ORGANISATION AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND STAFF |
1.1 Track machine Organisation
The organisation shall be under the overall charge of Chief Track Engineer (Machines) of the Railway who shall be reporting to the Chief Engineer through Chief Track Engineer. The organisation shall be responsible for the following functions: -
i) Field Operation of Track Machines.
(ii) Repair and Maintenance of Machines.
(iii) Supervision and technical services including training and
(iv) Planning and development of machines.
To carry out each of the above functions, Chief Track Engineer (Machines) shall be assisted by one or more Deputy Chief Engineer(s)/Senior Engineer(s) depending upon the convenience and geographical area to be served by the Track Machines. Deputy Chief Engineer(s)/Senior Engineer(s) incharge of machines in the field shall inspect the machines frequently, especially where a group of machines such as tamping, ballast cleaning machines are deployed, with the objective of monitoring the health of machines and to ensure that the officials concerned are carrying out their duties satisfactorily.
A group of machines will be under the charge of an Assistant Engineer who will be assisted by (Senior) Sectional Engineer(s). Each machine will be manned by Sr. Operator, Operators, Technicians/ Mechanics and semi-skilled/unskilled staff. Scale of staff shall be as per para 8.2 of chapter 8 of this manual. Each Railway having machines shall have a zonal base depot and/or satellite depots headed by Assistant Engineer/Senior Engineer for carrying out heavy repairs and intermediate overhauling.
1.2 Duties of Assistant Engineer/Track machines
The Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and efficient working of all the track machines in his charge.
1.2.2 Important Duties: -Duties of the Assistant Engineer have been laid down in Chapter 1 of IRPWM. They shall apply "mutatis-Mutandis" to the Assistant Engineer/Track Machines. Some of the important duties are detailed in the following paragraphs.
The assistant Engineer shall carry out the following: -
(i) Inspection and maintenance of all machines in a satisfactory, efficient and effective working condition.
(ii) Ensure adherence to stipulated maintenance schedules.
(iii) Ensure availability of necessary staff for the operation and optimum utilisation of machines during track possessions/line blocks.
(iv) Ensure achievement of stipulated targets in respect of both the quantity and quality of output.
(v) Ensue adequate availability of all the consumables and spares of fast wearing components and unit replacement assemblies of required quality.
(vi) Initiate proposals and plan for major schedules, ensure their execution and submit completion reports for all such works.
(vii) Ensure coordination with other units of Engineering Department as well as those of other departments as necessary.
(viii) Verification of stores held by the field units, once a year. He should ensure that the scraps and obsolete stores are returned to the base/disposed off.
(ix) Ensuring maintenance of various records and submission of various returns pertaining to machines from the field units.
(x) Ensure availability of tools/gadgets for inspection of the machines.
(xi) Training of Probationers - The Assistant Engineer shall take interest in training of all probationers sent to him and see that training is given according to the specified programme. He should periodically examine the notes made by them.
(xii) Staff matters - The Assistant Engineer shall ensure that -
(a) Strict discipline is maintained within the framework of the rules.
(b) Service and leave records are maintained correctly and up-to-date.
(c) Appeals and representations are dealt with promptly and welfare to staff looked after.
(d) Selection to various skilled and semi-skilled posts are made in time and the posts are promptly filled up.
(e) All the Section Engineers and other staff working under him receive proper training in maintenance practices, safety and protection rules at the appropriate stage.
(xiii) Witnessing Payment to Staff - The Assistant Engineer should witness payment to workmen (labour) under one or more Sectional Engineer(s) each month.
(xiv) Ensure adoption of safe operation and maintenance practices and check availability and functioning of safety devices provided on the machines.
(xv) Ensure proper operation of Service Agreements in force.
(xvi) Counselling of machine staff for immediate action to be taken in case of failure.
1.2.3 Knowledge of Rules and Regulation
He shall ensure observance of rules, regulations and procedures laid down in this Manual, G&S Rules, IRPW Manual, Engineering Code and other departmental codes, extant orders and circulars issued from time to time. He shall ensure that the staff under him are acquainted with the relevant rules of operation and maintenance procedures/stipulations connected with their duties and they perform their allotted duties.
1.2.4 Inspection by Higher Officers
The Assistant Engineer shall accompany during inspections by the higher officers. Following records shall be made available during inspections:
(i) History register of the engine and the machine.
(ii) Failure Analysis register.
(iii) Progress Bar Charts and analysis.
(iv) Unit cost statement.
(v) Maintenance schedule register.
(vi) Inspection Notes of higher officers and Compliance Report duly updated.
(vii) Operation and maintenance manuals of the machines.
(viii) Programme of deployment of machines.
1.2.5 Inspection of machines by Assistant Engineer
(i) The Assistant Engineer shall inspect the machines in his charge as per the schedule specified in Chapter 5. He shall also inspect working of the machine(s) during traffic block. He shall record the results of his inspection and ensure compliance within a reasonable time. Immediate action shall be initiated in respect of areas where the condition of machine is alarming and needs urgent action. He shall submit a report to the next higher authority at the end of every month indicating inspections carried out, deficiencies noticed and remedial action taken.
(ii) Checklist of Inspection
Inspection of machines by the Assistant Engineer shall be carried out in detail covering necessarily the following aspects and keeping in view the Check List/Maintenance Schedule issued by RDSO for a particular machine: -
a) Health of the engine,
b) Condition of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic systems.
c) Condition of transmission/brake systems.
d) Condition of functional systems/sub-assemblies.
e) Adherence to schedules.
f) Condition of gauges and safety devices.
g) Availability of spares with the machine.
h) Availability of tools and plants.
i) Performance of the machine.
j) Staff accommodation/facilities.
k) Records of the machine in failure report.
l) Follow up action on Service Engineer's report.
m) Verification of competency certificates and medical fitness of staff.
(i) The Assistant Engineer shall ensure that operation and maintenance works are carried out by the staff in stipulated manner and the best maintenance practices are followed.
(ii) The important/major repairs shall be personally supervised by him.
(iii) Breakdown repairs shall be organized by him so as to ensure completion within the shortest possible time.
1.3 Duties of (Senior) Sectional Engineer/Track Machine
1.3.1 The (Senior) Sectional Engineer/Track Machine shall be responsible for the satisfactory operation, maintenance and productivity of the machines under his charge and quality of work. He shall inspect the machine(s) under his charge, as per schedule laid down in Chapter 5 and take remedial measures. He shall submit the report of inspection to his superior authority. He shall be able to work/operate the machine(s) under his charge when needed and shall be in possession of the relevant competency certificate. He shall also ensure that the machine operators working under him have valid competency and medical certificates.
1.3.2 He shall be well acquainted with the working systems, operating instructions, maintenance schedules, specifications of the oils/lubricants to be used, critical components etc. of machine(s) under his charge. He shall have thorough knowledge of the instructions given in the Manuals supplied by the manufacturers of the machine.
1.3.3 He shall have thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations and procedures concerning his work and duties as laid down in this Manual, G&S Rules, IRPWM, Engineering Code and other departmental codes, extant orders and circulars issued from time to time. He shall cooperate and coordinate with the other departmental staff (Permanent Way, Signal, Electrical, OHE, Traffic etc.) connected with the safe working of the machine and its effective utilisation. He shall train all the staff working under him in faultless Operation and efficient maintenance practices pertaining to the machines in his overall charge and educate them in rules and regulations. He shall ensure that the staff perform their duties efficiently.
1.3.4 He shall have in his possession up-to-date-copies of the rule books/documents/manuals pertaining to the safe, efficient and trouble free working of the machines and also other codes and books applicable and needed for the day to- working.
1.3.5 He shall maintain the records pertaining to the machines under his charge and submit the prescribed returns regularly. He shall periodically verify the physical condition and quantities of stock in his charge and arrange to submit periodical returns/requisitions of Tools & Plant, spares, consumables and other stores, carry out verification of all stores including spares held by him, assist in stock verification by Stock Verifiers, ensure compliance of Account/Audit Reports etc.
1.3.6 He shall ensure discipline among tile staff working under him within the framework of rules and endeavour to keep their morale high and look after their welfare.
1.3.7 He shall ensure proper handing overtaking over of the charge when transfer/change of portfolio is affected.
1.3.8 He shall plan and ensure timely execution of the maintenance schedules of the machines within the specified time.
1.3.9 He shall keep himself abreast of the various methods and techniques of reconditioning of components and availability status of spares at the Base Depot for efficient recommissioning of the machine during break-downs. He shall render technical assistance to the higher authorities in developmental activities /import substitution and indigenisation activities.
1.3.10 He shall investigate major failure of the machine critically for corrective actions/remedial measures and for fixing responsibilities in case of failures occurring due to lapses of staff. He shall obtain the first information reports during breakdowns, inspect the machines and take action for expeditious repairs.
1.3.11 He shall be conversant with the provisions in various Service Agreement/ Contracts and organise the visits of Service Engineers (Scheduled or breakdown). Effective utilisation of expert advises and follow-up action on "Service Report Observations" shall form part of his duties.
1.4 Duties of Machine Operators
1.4.1 Each machine shall be under the direct charge of Section Engineer/Junior Engineer hereinafter called the Operator. The Operator shall be in possession of Competency Certificate for working the machine. He shall ensure the following:
(i) Operation and maintenance of the machine.
(ii) Carrying out pre-block maintenance and making the machine fit for working
(iii) Initial setting out for the block working and closing the work of the machine including ramping in/ramping out of general lift to the track as in case of tie-tamping machine.
(iv) Proper functioning of all the systems and components and keeping a watch on the controls/indicators/gauges.
(v) Taking precautions for special Design Mode operations such as curve slewing etc. in case of tamping machines.
(vi) Posting of fitters/khalasis at the respective places around the machine for monitoring the work of various systems, carrying out during block maintenance (greasing, oiling, tightening of bolts etc.) and also to attract attention of the main cabin operator and assist him in the event of a problem of malfunctioning of the machine or due to track obstructions.
(vii) He shall ensure safe working of the machine and staff.
1.4.2 Where there are more than one Operators on the machine, the senior-most Operator shall be the Machine Incharge. In addition to his normal work as an Operator as detailed in para 1.4.1 above, he shall be responsible for the following functions in which he will be assisted by other Operator(s) /staff posted on the machine: -
(i) Carrying out the prescribed schedule of maintenance and keeping proper records of the same.
(ii) Safe custody, accountal and replacement of the spares, Tools & Plants and consumables issued for the machine and returning of the released spares to base depot for reclamation/ condemnation.
(iii) Keeping systems of the machine in working condition and ensuring the targeted output, duly maintaining quality.
(iv) Maintaining log books and other records, sending daily and other periodical reports/statements using appropriate fastest mode of communication.
(v) Liaisoning with Divisional officials for the efficient working of his unit, coordination with the Permanent Way staff and planning daily programme of machine work and interacting with the Permanent Way staff for working in design mode, slewing of curve, etc.
(vi) Actively associating during visit of firm's Service Engineer, furnishing of such information as may be needed for proper examination of the machine and taking necessary follow up action.
1.5 Duties of Track machine Fitters / mechanics
1.5.1 The Track Machine fitters/mechanics attached with the machine(s) and the zonal/sub-zonal depots shall assist the machine incharge in operation and maintenance of various Track Machines.
1.5.2 The main functions of Track Machine Fitters/Mechanics are: -
(i) to attend to the daily and weekly maintenance schedules of the machine and record the compliance in the log books.
(ii) to extend help during other maintenance schedules/service checks by the Service Engineers.
(iii) keep in his custody the various tools and equipment necessary to attend repairs and ensure their working condition.
(iv) to guide and supervise the semi-skilled/unskilled staff in attending to the maintenance/repairs.
(v) to remain vigilant during movement and working of machine and to inform the operator of any abnormalities.
(vi) to ensure safety of the machine and men from approaching trains on adjacent lines.
(vii) any other work assigned to him by the machine incharge who is defined in thehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_D50vMu1wbQrPaLFYo6Eg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_D50vMu1wbQrPaLFYo6Eg RRB JE, SSC AE/JE UPSSSC JE, SSC JE, CIVIL ENGINEERING MCQs, ELECTICAL ENGINEERING MCQs, preavious year quesion papers, dmrc, lmrc, drdo,rrb ntpc, ntpc, pgcil, dsssb, states board, GATE IES EE, ESE, ECE, ME, CE, IT & CS EXAM MATERIALS & OLD PAPERS Electrical Engineering https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot Daily news & current affairs in hindi & english fully updated Daily current affairs https://t.me/newsdailypkr Engineering Discussion group for your upcoming exams, you can ask your any query regarding your problem,๐๐๐ https://t.me/joinchat/JObxeA7n6S4qvnegrGhTgA PKR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I am sure this is the best place for you guys subscribe and get success IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME ON TELEGRAM FOR PDF @newsdailypkr AE/JE EE, ESE, ECE, ME, CE, IT & CS EXAM MATERIALS & OLD PAPERS Electrical Engineering https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot facebook page:- Pravendra Kumar Rajpoot https://t.me/newsdailypkr https://chat.whatsapp.com/5AS7dNFTP4H4vVsiWsqHrT https://t.me/srk50 https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot https://t.me/joinchat/JObxeA7n6S4qvnegrGhTgA https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot Daily news & current affairs in hindi & english fully updated Daily current affairs https://t.me/newsdailypkr Engineering Discussion group for your upcoming exams, you can ask your any query regarding your problem,๐๐๐ https://t.me/joinchat/JObxeA7n6S4qvnegrGhTgA PKR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I am sure this is the best place for you guys subscribe and get success IF YOU WANT TO JOIN ME ON TELEGRAM FOR PDF @newsdailypkr AE/JE EE, ESE, ECE, ME, CE, IT & CS EXAM MATERIALS & OLD PAPERS Electrical Engineering https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot facebook page:- Pravendra Kumar Rajpoot https://t.me/newsdailypkr https://chat.whatsapp.com/5AS7dNFTP4H4vVsiWsqHrT https://t.me/srk50 https://t.me/pravendrarajpoot https://t.me/joinchat/JObxeA7n6S4qvnegrGhTgACodes And Manuals II Code Revision Cell II Indian Railway
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