Work Profile in TRD Work Profile in TRD Depots of Indian Depots of Indian

RailwaysRailways

Presented by

E.PECHIAPPAN SSE / OHE / MS

ENGINEERS & STAFF OF ENGINEERS & STAFF OF OPEN LINEOPEN LINE

SENIOR SECTION ENGINEER

JUNIOR ENGINEER

ARTIZANS (THREE GRADES)

Work AreasWork AreasAs In-charge of OHE Depot, Traction Sub-Station,Remote control Centre, Break Down Vehicle maintenance, activities in TRD Organisation.As Technical assistants, and Safety Inspectors in Divisional and Zonal Headquarters.As Instructors & Lecturers at ZETTC/AVD.As Traction power controllers in Divisional offices.

DUTIES , RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

OF

OPEN LINE ENGINEERS

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIESADMINISTRATIVE DUTIESDepot InDepot In--chargecharge

Responsible for all activities in the Depot.- Technical, Administrative, Ministerial, etc

and for Effective execution of administrative policies and plans.

Maintain Annual maintenance targets an maintenance schedules.Efficient Stores & Material Management.Effective Human Resource Management.Provide on the job training for trainees, apprentices & conducting trade test, suitability test etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIESADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Cont..Cont..

Plan for capacity augmentation in Infrastructure, machinery, plant, material and manpower.Preparation of Tender & Liaison with out side agencies for Out sourcing, technical suitability, vendor rating, implementation of contractual obligation etc.Preparation of annual M&P and works programme & maintenance of M&P and related equipments.Maintenance of Industrial peace, Staff discipline, DAR proceedings etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIESADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Cont..Cont..

Ensure safety of Men, Material and Traveling Public through intensive Supervision and Quality Control. Maintenance of Tower wagons&Break down vehicles and BD coaches, First aid equipment, spares, etc.“Effective Disaster Management”. Restoring normalcy during natural calamities and accidents.Maintain the integrity and punctuality of Train services during natural calamities like flood, storm etc.A AC t ti l 20301 l II

TECHNICAL DUTIESTECHNICAL DUTIESMaintenance, Repair and Certification of the entire TRD Installation of Chennai division of southern railways comprising– 1758 TKM of OHE– 27 no of Traction Transformers with protective

switchgears,– One Remote Control Centre for Safe, Reliable and

Punctual Train operation.Planning of maintenance activities of OHE,PSI,RC equipments.Repairing of all BD vehicles,Tower wagons Scheduled maintenance activities like FC etc.

Preventive Maintenance activities of OHE and PSI equipments over the section. (Examination and rectification of each and every component, for any failures, abnormalities and unsafe condition, which may endanger the safety of the train.Analysis and reporting of component failures.Certification of the entire OHE,PSI&RC components for its overall safety for the 100% ensuring of power supply to AC Traction.Maintenance of all registers with respect to TRD INSTALLATIONS & maintenance activities.

TECHNICAL DUTIESTECHNICAL DUTIES Cont..

TECHNICAL DUTIESTECHNICAL DUTIES Cont..

Maintenance and upkeep of Brake Down Vehicles,and Tower wagons.Planning and execution of re-railment and OHE BD restoration at accident sites.Maintenance activities in OHE , PSI ,RC depots.Upkeep of Machineries and plants.Monitoring of trial components.Prevention and analysis of enroute failures like OHE snappings, etc .

Need to posses the complete technical knowledge/working knowledge of the Traction installations as a whole and all its individual components.

Need to posses the technical knowledge of all the new new developed TRD components manufactured in the past few decades till their complete life span.

Whenever new technologies are introduced, adapt to the new technology by self-learning.

Impart training to field staff to update the latest technical developments in TRD.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS of OPEN LINE ENGINEERS

ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITYCustodian of all assets including Machineries and Plant, Stores and other related equipments worth several crores.Subject to Audit by the Divisional Audit Personnel.For any failure of the system in train service.For incompletion maintenance target of OHE/PSI components.For detention of trains on TRD accountFor any failure in components of the certified OHE.For any failure in the Sub-station & RC Equipments.

MULTIFACETED SKILLS & ROLESMULTIFACETED SKILLS & ROLESAdministrative abilities to manage and run Depots,Sub-stations,Remote control centre. Possess up to date Technical knowledge of various types of TRD components.Managerial Skills to manage the work force to meet the quality and safety standards.Assess the knowledge level of work force under him for proper distribution of work.Ministerial skills to ensure proper recording of the data.Technical scrutiny of tender papers for procurement of TRD components and services.

MULTIFACETED SKILLSMULTIFACETED SKILLS ( Cont..)( Cont..)

Tutor and mentor to educate the work force continuously to keep up with modernization.Complete Knowledge of DAR proceedings to tackle erring staff.Planning for improvements.Crisis management for restoration in case of accident or breakdown.Failure analysis and Investigation to find out and rectify the reasons.Maintenance of Tower wagons,BD Vehicles,BD coaches, First aid equipment, spares, etc.

Duties performed byDuties performed byOpen Line TRD Open Line TRD

Engineers during Engineers during TRD maintenanceTRD maintenance

To be alert on duty round the clock and responding to the accident / derailment with in 20 min.

Arranging protection to passengers and their belongings.

Render first aid and arrange for medical assistance.Restoration of track and traffic within the

shortest possible time.Investigation of causes and recommendation for

preventive action.Reclamation of assets.

ACCIDENT RELIEF TRAINS

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Assessment , Procurement and Maintenance of Machinery and Plants & Tools and Plants.

Planning ,Procurement ,stocking and issue of items required for day to day maintenance activities.

Planning and processing of Outsourcing activities/ services.

Processing ISO certification ,etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENTOpen- to - sky environment facing hot sun , heavy rain,

storms, cold weather etc.,

Physical handling and working in the environmentsplashed with human excreta and other animal wastes.

Haphazardly and unscientifically constructed Pit lines without sufficient working space and facilities

Exposure / Contact with chemicals and other hazardous compounds used for cleaning due to parallel execution of various maintenance activities

Sewage water stagnation due to improper / defective drainage facilities.

Insufficient lighting with only the primitive Miner Lamps to carry out the maintenance during Night.

Flooded during monsoon.Mosquito , Snake Menace. Continuous exposure to 25KV AC Power system which is

detrimental to health.Exposure to Sulphuric acid in batteries.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Cont..

WORK ENVIRONMENT Cont..

The staff engaged in inspection of TRD installations has to walk a minimum of 1.5 Kms around the equipment and has to inspect around 1000 vital components of safety category with in short span of time by exerting himself by walking and standing several times.

ConstraintsConstraintsInsufficient TRD equipments Maintenance Time

(Due to late running, Interconnection of trains, Bunching of Trains in both Departure and Arrival, Shunting movements, Cross movements , etc.)

without sufficient working space and facilitiesAbsence of proper lighting for Night

examination(Night Examination carried out with only primitive Miner lamps)Absence of proper tools, equipments and OHE spares to meet

day- to-day maintenance requirements, like Ladders, Trolleys, Tower wagons, Vital spares like Splices, End fittings etc.

Constraints Constraints Cont..Cont..

Shortage of Staff

No additional remuneration or Incentive for doing special works , is provided to motivate for the extra work load of the special works which is over and above stipulated work load and norms.

IN SPITE OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS THE TRD WORKS ARE CARRIED IN TIME ONLY BECAUSE OF THE COMMITMENT & SINCERITY OF

THE TECHNICAL STAFF

Impact of Technical Impact of Technical Advancement & Advancement & ModernizationModernization

Unlike other areas, the benefits of Technical advancements viz- Improved component reliability and modern materials has not reduced the workload of technical staff.- The number of components to be examined

and certified during each maintenance has increased over the years.

- The responsibility of any failure still rests with the Engineer last certified the TRD equipment.

ImpactImpact Cont..Cont..

The advent of modern materials and technology resulted in manifestation of new type of defects and problems.-The benefits of technical advancements are offset by increased Kms and Load.- Validity of certification increased

- Train composition increased to 60 wagons and 25 Coaches.

- Gross load of wagons increased up to 90 tons

ImpactImpact Cont..Cont..

ImpactImpact Cont..Cont..

The modern components with advanced pneumatics and electronic controls demands more discretion and diversified knowledge to maintain and repair.

ImpactImpact Cont..Cont..

Major change in Infrastructure and other facilities.New technology, materials and system poses newer problems which need to be addressed during maintenance without any prior training or guidance.

RECRUITMENT, QUALIFICATION AND RECRUITMENT, QUALIFICATION AND TRAININGTRAINING

JUNIOR ENGINEER (GP 4200)

50% - Direct recruitment through RRB 3 Years Diploma in Engineering &1 ½ Years In- plant training.

(Total 4 ½ Years Qualification equal to Engineering degree)

VI CPC observation that JE and Clerk are equal since both have 3 years Qualification is wrong since JE has total 4 ½ years Qualification.

Hence both pay cannot be equal and needs correctionHence both pay cannot be equal and needs correction.

JUNIOR ENGINEER JUNIOR ENGINEER Cont..Cont..

The Duties and Responsibility of a JE is enormous when compared to a clerk with whom he is equated.JEs in open line bears highest responsibility in safe running of trains.Have a direct element in running of trains along with drivers.Driver’s function start only after the issuance of fit by Open line engineer

SECTION ENGINEER / Sr.SECTION SECTION ENGINEER / Sr.SECTION ENGINEERENGINEER (GP 4600)(GP 4600)

Both scales merged as SSEComposition of cadre– 20% Direct recruits with 4 / 4 ½ years Degree in Engineering

and One year In-plant training– 80% promoted from Junior Engineers (4 ½ Years total

qualification and 20 to 25 years of Experience)VI CPC observation that this category is equal to any other Bachelor degree holder in arts, science or commerce is totally wrong.SSE with such huge responsibility and accountability and Office Superintendent cannot be kept in same scale in any angle of observation

AVENUES OF PROMOTIONAVENUES OF PROMOTION

Only one promotion for JE-II/JE- I from 4200 Grade Pay to SE/SSE with 4600 Grade Pay.

No promotion for SE/SSE with 4600 Grade pay and must retire in same grade.

Only about 2% of Technical Supervisors in Indian Railways get promoted as Group – B officers.

Even after this analysis submitted Even after this analysis submitted in this study, if one decides that in this study, if one decides that

JE = ClerkJE = ClerkSSE = OSSSE = OS

Then GOD only can save railwaysThen GOD only can save railwaysand only GOD need to be and only GOD need to be

appointed as Pay commission appointed as Pay commission chairmanchairman

Observation by IRTSA