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Hitachi Rail Honolulu is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated O&M Telecommunications Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Pearl City, HI, USA.

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.

Roles/responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for assuring project delivery, leading the appropriate O&M Requirements Management across the overall Project Lifecycle, coordinating and preparing the necessary documentation at both System and SubSystem level, arranging training, ensuring proper interface management between the Design and Build team and the O&M team, and assuring return of experience to the Product Engineering.
• Provide monitoring, oversight, and technical support of Telecommunication and network system equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations and maintenance manuals.
• Observe and monitor system components and devices in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
• Support and act as the subject matter expert to field technicians during troubleshooting, identification, and resolution of system and subsystem issues in the diagnosis and correction of faults.
• Conduct and provide the monthly Failure Reporting and Corrective Action analysis report against the signaling and telecommunications subsystems.
• Maintain the physical hardware and software configuration management of the signaling and telecommunication system via the Maintenance Management Information System.
• Conduct physical configuration audits of the system.
• Analyze log files to troubleshoot issues and provide required corrective action and improvement.
• Interface with other subsystem engineers in the remediation of complex multi-discipline problems.
• Support the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle while tracking and trending spare parts usage rate.
• Ensure subsystem conformance and compliance to project technical specifications and tolerances.
• Facilitate and act as the primary point-of-contact during signaling and telecommunications change management activities.

Required Skills/knowledge:

• Knowledge of the TLC Systems, components, and testing equipment.
• 2 to 5+ years of field experience.
• Working knowledge with one or more of the following Rail Transit Signaling Systems: Automatic Train Control, Communication Base Train Control, Positive Train Control.
• Ability to use common and specialized tools and test equipment.
• A team player with a strong analytical mind and ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Desired Skills/knowledge:

• Experience in Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS).
• Basic working knowledge of Rail Transit Subsystems such as Automatic Train Supervision, Vehicle, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Gates, Traction Electrification, SCADA, CCTV, Radios, GPS, etc.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting faults on ATC equipment.
• Basic understanding of software configuration management (CM).
• Basic understanding of software programming logic.
• Basic working knowledge of the Linux or UNIX operating system.
• Understanding of Operation and Maintenance Processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a 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.

Education/qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Language:

The salary range for this position is $89,760 - 134,640. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Note: In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.