Railway Track Safety Officer
てつどうせんろほあんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects and maintains railway tracks and related equipment to support safe railway operations.
Description
Railway track safety officers regularly inspect the condition of tracks, sleepers, ballast, points, level crossings, etc., and use measuring instruments to check for rail deviations and height differences. If abnormalities are found, they perform repairs or part replacements, assist in track inspection vehicle operations, and handle emergency responses. Work is conducted outdoors, with teams cooperating according to safety management procedures.
Future Outlook
Due to the need for updating aging infrastructure and strengthening safety measures, a certain number of job openings are expected. With advances in automation and ICT utilization, acquiring advanced measurement skills will be important.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / High Safety Awareness / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night Shift / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Patrol Inspection
Career Path
Track Worker Apprentice → Track Safety Officer → Maintenance Team Leader → Chief Maintenance Engineer → Site Coordinator
Required Skills
Ballast Alignment and Compaction / Implementation of Safety Management Procedures / Measuring Instrument Operation / Sleeper Replacement Work / Track Inspection
Recommended Skills
CAD (Drawing Viewing) / Track Inspection Vehicle Operation Assistance / Track Maintenance Construction Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important to not miss small track misalignments or cracks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Outdoor heavy labor and long hours of standing work are common, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly respond to abnormalities and troubles on site is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to calmly perform duties even in stressful situations such as weather or emergency operations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | High cooperativeness is required as multiple people work together to advance construction. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly according to manuals, and originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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