ATS & SCADA Technical Administrator

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and SCADA Administrator. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Pearl City, HI.

Technical Responsibilities

• To oversee the operations and the correct functionality of the ATS, SCADA and Telecommunications systems and equipment to meet the performance requirements in the contract.
• To perform troubleshooting, identification and resolution of System and subsystem to support field technicians in the diagnosis and correction of faults.
• To repair outages with ATS, SCADA, CCTV cameras, Network Switches, Datacenter Servers, the access control system (ACS) and the intrusion detection system (IDS).
• To complete assigned operational, equipment failure, safety and other reports as required.
• To perform routine, preventive maintenance and unscheduled corrective maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, and proper maintenance on assigned equipment in accordance with, schematics, operations manuals, and manufacturers maintenance instructions.
• To coordinate with the Engineering Fault Controller and provide forecasts on the time to repair Systems faults.
• To participate in conducting training of ATS, SCADA and Telecommunication system technicians.
• To analyze log files to troubleshoot any problem or to provide predictive maintenance for the systems.
• To periodically download and archive System, video and voice log files.
• To perform related duties as required.
• To ensure the effective implementation of first-line response maintenance safety standards.
• The role requires flexibility and efficiency which requires shift rotation, working on weekends and holidays which is typical of major infrastructure projects, and operational rail transit systems.

Required Knowledge

• Requires a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in communication system maintenance.
• Preferred Knowledge: Minimum 3-5 years of experience maintaining ATS, SCADA and Telecommunications systems. Minimum 5 years of experience with Windows systems & networking. Expert knowledge in communications systems. CCTV systems and supporting IP cameras.

Required Skills

• Experience and knowledge of software and technical administration techniques.
• Must be skilled in communicating with field staff and control room staff.
• Able to work independently and in team environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure during intense periods of activities.
• Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Understanding of software programming logic.
• Able to read, understand, and implement configuration files for either radios or networking devices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in UHF/VHF and Microwave Radio Systems, Networks and Fiber Optic Cabling Systems.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems (such as Maximo) to process preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Working knowledge of Windows servers. Windows 2016 Domain Administrator. Windows SQL server administration or maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the Linux or UNIX operating system.
• Working knowledge of network switching and routing.
• Working knowledge of Firewalls & VPNs.
• Working knowledge of Wireshark and similar debug tools.
• Knowledge of physical and logical layer protocols (TCP/IP, ISDN, SIP etc.), and the ability to use test equipment, such as protocol analyzers, digital oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Perform testing on RF systems as well as network products with telecommunications interfaces such as FXO/FXS, T1/E1, Ethernet, VoIP, xDSL, Optical, etc.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools, as well as working knowledge of PPC Cable Connectors Cable, Connector Compression Tooling, and various RF test equipment to measure VSWR, Return Loss, Noise Floor, etc.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and working with server applications.
• Working Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to radio communications.
• Experience in the use/interpretation of schematics, wiring diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturers' maintenance instructions, Operating Rule Book, etc. and to comprehend the operations and maintenance of communications systems.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field.

Languages

• English Proficiency.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$120,000. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• A Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hitachi Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.