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Chapter 2: Duties of Signal and Telecommunication Engineers

Section 1: Duties of Signal and Telecommunication Engineers
inCharge of Maintenance or Construction

2.1.1 Duties of Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in charge of
Maintenance or Construction

The Sr.DSTE/Dy.CSTE(C)/Incharge of Maintenance or Construction is
generally responsible for:

(a) The installation and maintenance of all Signalling and Telecommunication
equipments under his charge in a satisfactory and safe condition.

(b) Observance of the rules and procedures laid down in the General and
Subsidiary Rules, Rules for opening of a Railway, the Signal Engineering
Manual, the Telecommunication Manual, relevant Rule books and Manuals
and Orders and Circulars issued by Railway Board, Guidelines issued by
RDSO and Circulars issued by the Principal Chief Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer from time-to-time and ensuring that all staff
under his charge are acquainted with relevant Rules and working methods
and efficiently perform their allotted duties.

(c) Preparation of plans, drawings, diagrams, estimates and tender schedules
and safe execution of works as per prescribed norms.

(d) Ensuring that all inspection notes of higher authorities receive prompt
action and submit compliance report.

(e) Co-ordination with Engineering, other branches and other organisations like
CORE, PSUs etc. in case of combined works; obtaining sanction of
Commissioner of Railway Safety/PCSTE for new signalling works or
alterations and additions to the existing signalling installations, either
separately for purely signalling works or jointly with other departmental
officers in the case of combined works.

(f) Obtaining all necessary approvals/sanctions from RDSO/any other
competent authority as per requirement.

(g) Co-ordination with concerned departments in case of accidents for speedy
restoration of traffic and for investigation into the causes of accidents.

(h) Co-ordination with officers and staff of other departments in all other matters to
ensure smooth functioning of Signalling and Telecommunication system.
(i) Preparation of Tender schedules for works, Annual Repair Contracts (ARC),
Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) of equipments, management of
contracts, Timely payments to the contractor, Timely renewals of ARC/AMC,
ensuring that contractual agencies deploy qualified man power & quality of
works.

(j) Ensuring supply of approved quality materials and tools for the installation
and maintenance of the equipment.

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