EL (Electric Locomotive) Repair Worker
イーエルしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technician who inspects, maintains, and repairs electric locomotives to support safe operation.
Description
EL repair workers are responsible for pre-operation inspections, periodic inspections, and fault responses for electric locomotives. They mainly inspect, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical components such as motors, transformers, control devices, and brake devices, conducting inspections using measuring instruments, parts replacement, and adjustment work. Additionally, creating maintenance records, complying with safety standards, and coordinating with related departments are important tasks. High-altitude work, handling heavy objects, and night/holiday shifts may occur.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to the need to maintain and update the safety of railway infrastructure, a shortage of technicians due to declining birthrates and aging population is a challenge. Advances in maintenance management technology and predictive maintenance using IoT and AI are progressing, and there is a trend toward requiring digital skills.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and outdoor work / Night and holiday shifts / Shift work / Team work / Technical workplace
Career Path
Apprentice Mechanic → EL Repair Worker → Leader/Chief Mechanic → Maintenance Section Chief → Equipment Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Knowledge of Safety Standards and Laws / Measuring Instrument Operation / Parts Replacement and Adjustment / Reading Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams / Welding and Metal Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD (Parts Design) / Predictive Maintenance Technology / Railway Vehicle Maintenance / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detecting minute abnormalities in inspection and adjustment work is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of carrying heavy parts, standing work, and high-altitude work. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to accurately identify the cause of failures and determine repair methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on manuals, and originality is not particularly required. |
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- Second-Class Electrician
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Aliases
- EL Mechanic
- Electric Locomotive Repair Worker
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