Low current systems engineer: training, job description

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

A low-voltage system is all means of communication (Internet, telephony, television and radio broadcasting) that are connected into one stream using a system of wires and cables. The voltage in the system does not exceed 25 V. To maintain this system, a staff or one specialist is hired, who is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and repair of the network. If the size of the company is large, several employees are allocated, each of which is responsible for his own area of work.

Types of low current systems

Such systems are divided into several types, each of which combines its constituent parts according to certain characteristics:

• telephony systems;
• structured cabling systems and cable structures;
• clocking systems;
• TV systems;
• hands-free systems;
• radio systems;
• sound systems and music broadcasting;
• perimeter protection systems;
• anti-theft systems;
• access control systems;
• security and alarm systems;
• CCTV.

Responsible for the system

Responsible for the entire system built in the company, engineer of low-voltage systems. The scope of his duties, as well as responsibilities, rights and tasks are clearly outlined in the job description.

The employee performs a survey of buildings under his supervision, makes all the required calculations. If necessary, he makes the drawings that are required to start a new project.

Knowledge and skills

An engineer must know the rules by which drawings are made, as well as the regulatory documents necessary for work: GOST, SNiP (building codes and rules), RD (guiding documents that contain instructions for the operation and design of buildings).

Currently, knowledge of office programs is implied by itself, however, many employers separately take out the skill of working with drawing and design programs - nanoCad, AutoCad, MS Project, MagiCAD, MS Visio.

Knowledge of languages is a required skill. Often an engineer has to read instructions written in English. In order to correctly understand the annotations, knowledge of the language must be at a high level. The ability to fluently read technical documentation in the original language is usually sufficient. But often companies require an understanding of colloquial speech, since equipment purchased from official dealers often provides the possibility of warranty service.in the language of the manufacturer.

Job Description

So that the scope of duties, requirements and powers does not cause questions for the employee, the company must have a well-written job description. The engineer of low-voltage systems also needs it. The job description for this specialist is approved and agreed with the management of the enterprise, and if changes are made, it is provided to the employee for review.

General provisions

The engineer of low-voltage systems belongs to the category of specialists. A person with a higher education is appointed to the position, there are no requirements for work experience. Appointment to a position, as well as removal from office, is carried out by order of the General Director.

Required Knowledge

For the quality performance of their duties, an engineer of low-voltage systems must know:

• methodological and normative materials, dissemination and policy documents related to the work performed;
• development prospects, as well as features of the enterprise;
• technical features, design features, principles of operation of the developed and used materials and tools, as well as their properties;
• means of communication and communications;
• basic requirements for documentation, products, materials;
• rules and conditions of work.

Special knowledge

The engineer of low-voltage systems is responsible for the performance of the entire network incompanies. Among his knowledge should be not only widespread data, but also narrow knowledge in different areas. The more information a specialist processes and studies, the more successfully he will fulfill his duties.

Special knowledge refers to:

• standards currently in force;
• technical conditions, instructions and regulations implemented in the company;
• methods by which technical calculations are carried out, as well as the economic efficiency of research and development is determined;
• science and development achievements applied in the industry;
• basics of labor organization, management, economics, labor legislation;
• internal regulations, safety and security standards, fire protection and industrial sanitation.

Varieties of positions

Engineer of low-voltage systems is a generalized name of the position, which can be divided into several components. For example, in a large company, one person cannot design, lay and monitor the performance of a network. In order to cover the entire scope of work, different employees are assigned to positions that overlap and belong to the same segment.

The Low Current Systems Design Engineer designs the entire system for the company. He calculates the required amount of work, measures networks, prepares drawings, according to which installation work will be carried out in the future. If necessary, hecommunicates with colleagues from the security service and the labor protection department.

The installation engineer of low-voltage systems receives all the calculations and lays networks according to them. He is responsible for the correct installation of engineering networks. In case of errors, the network will not work, and it will be very difficult to find the cause.

Job Responsibilities

In general, job responsibilities are the same for these positions. Barring fundamentally different issues, both professionals should:

• to ensure the functioning of the complex in all existing modes of operation;
• analyze and resolve emergencies at work;
• provide network management;
• request and receive information on the he alth of the entire network;
• ensure the reception and transmission of information over the network;
• comply with network operation requirements;
• plan the purchase of spare parts and spare parts for the network;
• accept component parts, network software, consumables;
• preparing projects for the conclusion of contracts for the maintenance of the complex;
• organize scheduled quality checks of communication channels that are part of the network.

An engineer of low-voltage systems must perform duties correctly and accurately. In case of non-fulfillment or dishonest fulfillment of his tasks, he bears responsibility established by the job description, as well as the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

Rights

For the abovepoints are answered by an engineer of low-voltage systems. The instruction, however, also contains a list of rights that an employee has. So that the employee does not have questions about this, all rights must be correctly and accurately formulated in the job description.

Employee has the right to:

• check how elements of the system are stored and operated;
• control that the elements are used for their intended purpose;
• require management to ensure proper conditions for the performance of their duties;
• demand the information necessary to perform his functional duties;
• make decisions independently on those issues that fall within its competence;
• take part in meetings and discussions regarding his duties;
• accept and certify documents related to the acceptance and purchase of new equipment.

Vacancies

The position of an engineer is required in 80% of companies with a staff of more than 150 people or with a branch network. The duties that a specialist performs ensure constant communication between departments, as well as guarantee moments of safety.

The work of an engineer of low-voltage systems is most often required in large cities and regional centers. Since 2017-01-01, the increase in wages for this position amounted to almost 15%. This suggests that the work done by the employee is increasingly valued.

Responsibility

In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, as well as the rules and regulations established in the company, the employee is responsible for:

• improper performance or failure to perform official duties, which are provided for by the job description and defined by the labor legislation of the Russian Federation;
• offenses that are committed in the course of performing their work within the framework established by the current legislation, administrative and criminal, as well as civil codes;
• causing material damage to the company within the limits determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Where to get an education

Engineer of low-voltage systems can be trained in the areas of "electrical engineering", "engineering". Many universities teach these speci alties, including MSTU. Bauman, Moscow State University of Civil Engineering.

There are also various trainings, advanced training courses, correspondence and full-time educational centers. Having received the required knowledge, the employee can apply for the position of an engineer.