Engineer of low-current systems: training, job description

A low-current system is all means of communication (Internet, telephony, television and broadcasting) that are connected to one stream using a system of wires and cables. The voltage in the system does not exceed 25 V. To service this system, one employs a staff or one specialist who is responsible for the stages of designing, mounting, maintaining and repairing the network. In case the size of the company is large, several employees are allocated, each of which is responsible for its work site.

Types of low-current systems

Such systems are divided into several types, each of which unites the constituent parts according to certain criteria:

• Telephone system;
• Structured cabling systems and cable structures;
• Chasification system;
• Television systems;
• Loud speaker systems;
• Radio-communication systems;
• System of sound and music broadcasting;
• Complexes of perimeter protection;
• Anti-theft systems;
• Access control systems;
• Security and alarm systems;
• Security television.

Responsible for the system

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

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

Knowledge and skills

The engineer must know the rules for the drawings, as well as the normative documents necessary for the work: GOST, SNiP (construction norms and rules), RD (guidance documents that contain instructions for operation and design of buildings).

Currently, the knowledge of office programs is implicit, but many employers separately take the skills to work with drawing and design programs - nanoCad, AutoCad, MS Project, MagiCAD, MS Visio.

Knowledge of languages is a must. Often an engineer has to read the instructions in English. In order to correctly understand the annotations, knowledge of the language should be at a high level. Usually enough skills of fluent reading of technical documentation in the original language. But often companies require an understanding of spoken language, since equipment purchased from official dealers, often provides the possibility of warranty service in the language of the manufacturer.

Job description

To ensure that the terms of reference, requirements and authorities do not cause questions to the employee, the company must have a well-written job description. Needs it and the engineer of low-current systems. The job description for this specialist is approved and agreed with the management of the enterprise, and in case of making changes - is given to the employee for familiarization.

General Provisions

The engineer of low-current systems belongs to the category of specialists. Appointed to the position of a person with a higher education, the requirements for length of service are not required. Appointment to the post, as well as removal from office, is carried out by the order of the general director.

Obligatory knowledge

For the qualitative performance of their duties, the engineer of low-current systems should know:

• Methodical and normative materials, dissemination and policy documents relating to the work performed;
• Prospects for development, as well as features of the enterprise;
• Technical features, design features, operating principles of materials and tools being developed and used, as well as their properties;
• Means of communication and communication;
• The main requirements for documentation, products, materials;
• Rules, as well as the terms of work.

Special knowledge

The engineer of low-current systems is responsible for the operability of the entire network in the company. Among his knowledge there should be not only widespread data, but also narrow knowledge in various fields. The more information processed and studied by a specialist, the more successful he will perform his duties.

Special knowledge includes:

• Standards that are in effect at the current time;
• Technical conditions, instructions and regulations implemented in the company;
• Methods, which are used for technical calculations, and also determines the economic efficiency of research and development;
• Achievements in the field of science and development used in the industry;
• The fundamentals of labor organization, management, economy, labor legislation;
• Internal regulations, OT and DB norms, fire protection and industrial sanitation.

Varieties of posts

The engineer of low-current systems is a generic name for a position, which can be divided into several components. For example, in a large company, one person can not design, build, and monitor the network. In order to cover the whole scope of work, different employees are assigned to posts that intersect with each other and belong to the same segment.

The engineer-designer of low-current systems is engaged in designing the entire system for the company. He calculates the necessary volumes of work, conducts measurements of networks, prepares drawings for which further installation work will be carried out. If necessary, he communicates with colleagues from the Security Council and the Labor Protection Department.

The engineer-installer of low-current systems receives all calculations and paves the networks over them. In his responsibility is the correct installation of engineering networks. In case of errors, the network will not work, and finding the cause will be very difficult.

Official duties

In general, job duties are the same for these positions. If you do not take into account fundamentally different issues, both specialists should:

• Ensure the functioning of the complex in all existing modes of operation;
• To analyze and eliminate emergency situations in work;
• Provide network management;
• Request and receive information on the health of the entire network;
• Ensure the reception and transmission of information over the network;
• Meet the requirements for network operation;
• Plan the purchase of spare and spare parts for the network;
• To store components, software for the network, supplies;
• Prepare projects for the conclusion of agreements on the maintenance of the complex;
• To organize scheduled quality checks of communication channels that are part of the network.

The engineer of low-current systems of duty must perform correctly and accurately. In case of non-fulfillment or unfair performance of his tasks, he is responsible, established by the job description, as well as the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

Rights

The engineer of low-current systems answers the above points. The instruction, however, also contains a list of rights that the employee has. That the employee does not have any questions about this, the job description must correctly and accurately formulate all the rights.

The employee has the right:

• To check how the elements of the system are stored and maintained;
• Control that the elements are used for their intended purpose;
• Require management to ensure proper conditions for the performance of their duties;
• To demand the information necessary for the performance of its functional duties;
• To take decisions independently on those issues that fall within its competence;
• To participate in meetings and discussions concerning his duties;
• Receive and certify documents related to the receipt and acquisition of new equipment.

Careers

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

The work of an engineer of low-current systems is most often required in large cities and regional centers. From 01/01/2017, the increase in wages for this position was almost 15%. This indicates that the work performed by the employee is increasingly valued.

A responsibility

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

• Improper performance or non-fulfillment of official duties, which are stipulated in the job description and are determined by the labor legislation of the Russian Federation;
• Offenses committed during the performance of 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 framework, which is determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Where to get an education

The engineer of low-current systems training can pass in the directions "electrical engineering", "engineering". Many universities teach these professions, including the Bauman MSTU. Bauman Moscow State University of Civil Engineering.

Also there are various trainings, advanced training courses, correspondence and full-time education centers. Having received the required knowledge, the employee can claim the position of an engineer.