Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead Technician
Maintain and troubleshoot Honolulu rail rolling stock and related infrastructure.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform corrective, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on passenger vehicle electromechanical equipment per manuals and schematics. • Observe and diagnose PV components to detect potential failures and locate malfunctions. • Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve system and subsystem faults, supporting field technicians. • Produce accurate maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system. • Analyze log files to troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions. • Conduct re‑railing tasks and maintain re‑railing equipment according to training. • Operate train in the Maintenance Shop Facility (MSF), work vehicles, OTE, wheel‑turning machines, presses, lifts, and related equipment. • Manage on‑site spare parts inventory and facilitate repair cycles. • Prepare fleet performance technical reports and job hazard analyses for planned work. • Conduct job and safety briefings; complete operational, equipment failure, and safety reports. • Follow safety rules, operating rule book, first‑aid procedures, and environmental policies. • Use electronic test equipment, power tools, and specialized hand tools as required. • Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are calibrated, in good condition, and readily available. • Perform early failure trend identification, simple failure analysis, and technical investigations. • Execute health‑check procedures before vehicles enter service and ensure compliance with technical specifications. • Perform cross‑functional duties on track and third‑rail systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸fault diagnosis
- ▸cmms records
- ▸re‑railing
- ▸spare parts
- ▸health checks
What You Bring
The company is seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead Technician for the Honolulu Rail Project, based in Pearl City, HI, where ideas for continuous improvement are welcomed. Candidates must have at least three years of experience with railway equipment, a technical education (high school or bachelor's degree), and be proficient in English. • Required: minimum 3 years railway equipment experience, test & fault‑finding knowledge, familiarity with railway safety regulations, and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills. • Education: high school or bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent. • Language: proficient English.
Requirements
- ▸3+ years
- ▸railway equipment
- ▸fault-finding
- ▸safety regs
- ▸technical degree
- ▸english
Benefits
The role involves shift rotation, weekends and holidays typical of major infrastructure and transit system projects. Compensation starts at $34.28 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid vacation, and training opportunities. The company cultivates a collaborative, creative environment that encourages employees to explore new ideas, develop innovative solutions, and grow their careers. • Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; short & long‑term disability; life & accident insurance; retirement savings plan; paid vacation; training and development opportunities.
Work Environment
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