Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician

About the role

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 Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to work on our Honolulu Rail Project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Pearl City, HI.

Accountabilities

• Perform corrective, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication and proper maintenance on assigned Passenger Vehicle (PV) electro-mechanical equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations manuals and manufacturers maintenance instructions.
• Observe PV electromechanical components in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
• Respond to malfunctions completing repairs as assigned.
• Perform troubleshooting, identification and resolution of system and subsystem to support field technicians in the diagnosis and correction of faults.
• Produce accurate maintenance records of track, third rail and related infrastructure, equipment performance, work accomplished, and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Analyze log files to troubleshoot complex to provide required corrective action and improvement.
• Drive the Train in MSF in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty.
• Operate OTE to move Train in and out of the shop and for wheel truing activities in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Operate wheel truing machine, wheel press, train lifts and other MSF equipment in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Support the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site.
• Support the preparation of the fleet performance maintenance technical report.
• Conduct job and safety briefings as required.
• Complete assigned operational, equipment failure, safety and other reports as required.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Comply with Safety Rules, Operating Rule Book and first-aid procedures.
• Use electronic test equipment, power tools and other specialized hand tools as required.
• Ensure the execution and collection of all the maintenance records and support the monitoring of the day-to-day maintenance performance.
• Ensure conformance to technical specifications and compliance with operational specifications and tolerances (e.g. verifying dimensions and clearances of parts, …).
• Identify failure trends that may impact fleet availability.
• Perform simple failure analysis and technical investigation.
• Execute health check procedures before the vehicles are put into service.
• Execute and collect all the maintenance records and support the monitoring of the day-to-day maintenance performance.
• Ensure the effective implementation of identified rolling stock and first-line response maintenance safety standards.
• Perform additional cross-functional job duties on unrelated track and third rail systems included but not limited to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic controlled systems in accordance with training and qualifications.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Railway equipment/environment
• Tests & Fault Finding
• Knowledge of technologies
• Maintenance
• Railway Safety Rules & Regulations
• Use of maintenance tools
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School in technical area or Equivalent Technical background

Languages

English-Proficient

Bargaining Unit

IBEW Local 1186

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $28.65 /hour

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

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