Electrician Assembly and Test

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Primary Function: Assemble, install, and test all engine electrical equipment, wiring, and components. Assist test personnel to troubleshoot problems that arise with electrical/electronic systems during engine run-in test.

Tools & Equipment: Voltmeter, ammeter, analyzers, megger, ohmmeter, digital temperature sensors, tachometers, pressure calibrator, process calibrator, temperature sensor simulator, 0-480 volt 3-phase power supply, pressure gages, feeler gages, set proximity switches, watt hour meter, hand tools, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, engineering specifications, various electrical measuring devices.

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Materials: Electrical/electronic equipment and wiring.

1077 Electrician – Locomotive Test Procedures

Receives assignment, wiring diagrams, engineering and vendors specifications and written or verbal instructions. Build electrical sub-assembly systems, install and wire all electrical systems on engine. Checks and tests all electrical equipment and wiring, performing operations such as visually check all wiring, connections and equipment relays in engine to schematic wiring diagrams; checks setting and operation of relays, voltage regulators, carbon stats, etc., and adjusts as required; visually inspects all rotating equipment to ensure it meets specifications; connect AC/DC power supply and test low voltage circuits; checks and sets frequency relays; checks generators per engineering specifications, starts all rotating equipment and makes running check; checks operation of electronic devices such as transmitter, receiver, and amplifier; hooks up meters and testers to diagnose faulty operation of equipment and makes adjustments. Loads PLC programs, troubleshoots, repairs minor defects and refers major programmable logic control (PLC) defects to electrical engineers. Verifies functionality and troubleshoots engine control and safety systems per engineering instructions. Perform testing of aftermarket parts as required for nuclear dedication; may require developing fixtures and testing per engineering instructions. May be required to lift medium weight materials by hand, heavier lifts by hoist or crane.

931-B Switchboard Operator Procedures

Operates a switchboard putting engines online or resistor