SENIOR SIGNALLING COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Signalling Commissioning Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Long Island, NY.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the execution of all testing and commissioning activities in accordance with the project plan, budget, approved procedures, contract requirements, quality control, safety, and company/department directives
• Integrate, manage and lead the testing and commissioning team, composed of ASTS resources and subcontractors
• Accountable for the correct interface management with the project team\client\subcontractors during the testing and commissioning phase
• Providing reports on commissioning activities; including resource planning and forecasting
• Identify any risks or relevant issues related to the test and commissioning activities
• Ensure that the commissioning team adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the project
• Manage the configuration of documentation, hardware and software in the field 
• Act as a representative of the Engineering & Commissioning Unit, if required, to support the Senior Commissioning Manager and/or Commissioning Manager in accordance with the PM / Project Team, when dealing with Customers/Authorities/ Contractors/ Subcontractors.
• Ensure the execution of the system commissioning activities in accordance with the company plan.
• Provide the Functional Manager with feedback regarding site performances for evaluation of the assigned resources
• Ensure the effective integration of the detailed planning for all assigned projects in agreement with the Commissioning strategy.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of people, processes and procedures in accordance with company policy for the Engineering & Commissioning Unit

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 10 to 15 years of experience
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related discipline
• Three years in a commissioning or leadership role
• Strong management skills in an commissioning and engineering environment
• Strong people skills: the ability to work with large groups of engineering and technical personnel as well as one-on-one interaction with staff
• Prior background and experience in a leadership role
• Previous experience in Testing & Commissioning of large infrastructure projects
• Experience and knowledge of implementation engineering processes covering testing and commissioning
• Experience and knowledge of reviewing engineering drawing, blue prints and schematic diagrams
• Knowledge of Safety Critical and Safety Related activities in the Rail Transit System environment
• Equipment Installation Processes
• Test & Commissioning Processes
• Health, Safety and Environment

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• In-depth of engineering processes and how they are applied to test activities
• Experience in a System Integration role
• Experience with one or more of the following: Automatic Train Control, Automatic Train Supervision, Telecommunication Systems, SCADA, or Vehicle Subsystems for Rail Transit Systems
• Basic working knowledge of Rail Transit Subsystem such as Automatic Train Supervision, Vehicle, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Gates, Traction Electrification, SCADA, CCTV, Radios, GPS, etc.
• Basic understanding of software configuration managements (CM)
• Basic understanding of software programming logic
• Ability to read, understand, and implement scripts written in various scripting languages (BASH, python, Perl)
• Basic working knowledge of the Linux or UNIX operating system
• Operation and Maintenance Processes
• Platform Screen Gates, Traction Electrification, SCADA, CCTV, Radios, GPS, etc.
• Basic understanding of software configuration managements (CM)
• Basic understanding of software programming logic
• Ability to read, understand, and implement scripts written in various scripting languages (BASH, python, Perl)
• Basic working knowledge of the Linux or UNIX operating system
• Operation and Maintenance Processes
• Manage and lead assigned resources and suppliers in order to perform the tests and troubleshooting activities
• Railway Operations and Signaling principles
• Planning and organization
• Integrated System Tests
• Validation and Verification Processes
• System requirements definition

Languages: English Proficiency

Benefits

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 number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and 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.

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