AM Traction & Power Suppply

Responsibilities: 

• AM/Traction is required to assist Dy. HOD/Traction for various works associated 

with traction installations. 

• He will carry out various checks of the installations as mandated to them from 

time to time. 

• He will carry out inspections of the installations like RSS & ASS inspection, cab 

inspection, PF Inspection, Depot Inspection etc. 

• He shall be responsible for various matters related to maintenance, planning of 

maintenance, planning of spares, upkeep of records, staff grievances 

appraising senior officers from time to time about the latest conditions of the 

system. 

• In case of breakdown, he shall immediately arrange men & material including 

liaising with OCC and rush to breakdown site by any possible means available 

at the earliest. 

• He should ensure that Traction Power Controller (TPC) takes effective and 

prompt action to restore services in the event of power supply interruptions or 

other failures of the distribution system affecting train services. 

• Careful and prompt investigation of all recurring or major power supply 

interruptions and equipment failures and initiation of appropriate remedial 

measures. 

• Effective co-ordination with officers and staff of other departments in matters 

that warrant joint action and similar co-ordination with officers of contiguous 

sections. 

• Study of the day-to-day problems of operation and maintenance and initiation 

of appropriate measures to deal with these. 

• Ensuring by periodical and surprise inspections that rules and procedures laid 

down in the General Rules, Manual of AC. 

• Traction, department codes and orders and circulars issued from time to time 

are being complied with by all staff under him and they are performing their 

allotted duties efficiently. 

• Liaison with power supply authorities regarding ensure continuity of power 

supply and important matters that cannot be dealt with at lower levels. 

• Overall co-ordination with other departments to plan better utilization of 

Engineer’s possession required for maintenance of OHE and careful planning 

of maintenance works. 

• Arrange adequate training of staff under him in the correct methods of 

maintenance and operation. 

• Close association with tests and trials in the area under his jurisdiction. 

• Random check of the procedure followed for imposition of power blocks to verify 

that all prescribed safety rules are being rigidly followed. 

Qualification: 

• B.Tech / Diploma 

• Experience 7 Years above 

• FOCS / ROCS Relevant Experience Required 

• Knowledge of electrical works switching and maintaining of energy systems 

(Transformer Maintaining, basic 3 phase Switchgear, Cooling of Power 

Systems) 

• Developing Relationships with different specialized energy suppliers 

• Experience in railway maintenance (signalling and power supply) 

• Experience in writing reports