Track Inspector

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 Track Inspector 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

• Plan and implement a program of periodic inspections to provide optimum coverage of the railroad track in accordance with the track maintenance and inspection standards, state regulations, and FRA Track Safety Standards.
• Perform walking railroad track structure inspection for compliance with railroad and project standards and federal/state regulations.
• Perform walking inspection for 3rd rail and report any problems and best means of correction.
• Detect deviations from standards, identify areas requiring repair or maintenance, determine the seriousness of the problems and communicate with the Track Manager to implement remedial action on defects, speed restrictions, and pending repair.
• Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defects.
• Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad.
• Produce accurate and detailed inspection reports.
• Provide clear and concise written and verbal communication of track conditions.
• Know, apply and enforce applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Capture and analyze data from track geometry test cart and ultrasonic test cart to produce, detect, locate, and evaluate deviations in cross-level, gage, and track profile.
• Coordinate operation of rerailing equipment.
• Perform, either individually, or as a member or leader of a team, investigations of train accidents and or derailment.
• Determine probable cause of accident or incident and whether any Federal regulations were violated.
• Comfortable with sharing knowledge of track inspections and standards with other track employees.
• Manage other tasks and perform other duties as assigned.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a railroad track inspector, maintenance of way (MOW) Foreman, or MOW Supervisor.
• Knowledge of railroad track system construction, maintenance, testing, and inspection techniques. Safety criteria for track structure and engineering.
• Knowledgeable of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) track safety standards.
• Experience in track inspection (FRA or non-FRA) to help identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement.

Education

• High school diploma in technical area required.
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Languages

• English Proficiency

Pay

The salary range for this position is $ 67,565 to $ 101,347 per year. 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Variety of Training and Development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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