Job Details

Depot Equipment Technician

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Depot Equipment 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:

• Performs corrective, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and proper maintenance of electro-mechanical Maintenance Storage Facilities Equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations, and maintenance manuals.
• Observes electromechanical components and devices in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
• 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.
• Analyzes log files to troubleshoot complex issues to provide required corrective action and improvement.
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty.
• Operate OTE to move trains in and out of the shop and for wheel truning activities in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Maintain electro-mechanical equipment at the Maintenance Storage Facilities Equipment including electronically driven wheel lathes, train wash, wheel press, overhead gantry cranes; train lifting equipment; fork lifts; and dock levelers, etc.
• Operate wheel truning machine, wheel press, trains lifts, cranes, and other depot equipment in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Support the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site.
• Produce work blocks and job hazard analysis pertained to planned work.
• Conduct job and safety briefing as required.
• Perform duties as instructed/directed by Rolling Stock and Depot Lead and/or Manager and the Rolling Stock Engineer.
• Completes assigned operational, equipment failure, safety, and other reports as required.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Complies 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, etc.).
• Ensure that sufficient materials, tools, and equipment are on hand calibrated and in good condition for maintenance.
• Support the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site activities.
• Early identification of failure trends that may impact fleet availability.
• Perform failure analysis and technical investigation.
• Ensure that the corrective and preventative maintenance tasks are executed in compliance with the company safety policy and local regulations.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Comply with all maintenance procedures and instructions including safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• The role requires to work close proximity to electrical power and frequently request Red Tag, LOTOs, and hot stick application.
• Ensure the effective implementation of first-line response maintenance safety standards.
• The role requires flexibility and efficiency which require shift rotation, weekends, and holidays work typical of major infrastructure projects, and operating transit systems.
• 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:

• Experience of electronic and/or electromechanical vehicle equipment maintenance.
• Ability to use common and specialized tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of or the ability to attain knowledge of the safety rules regarding lock-out tag-out protection.
• Ability to use and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturers' maintenance instructions, Operating Book of Rules, etc. and to comprehend the operations and maintenance of MSF Equipment Systems.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• 1-2 years' experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

• High School or equivalent

Bargaining Unit: IBEW Local 1186

The starting pay for this position is $29.60/hour

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.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.hitachirail.com/careers. It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.