Rolling Stock Engineer

Description

Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV (HRH) is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Rolling Stock Engineer 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.

Who We Are:

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities:

• To review and approve all Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Equipment Maintenance documentation received from the OEM suppliers; including Passenger Vehicles, OTE,  train wash, wheel lathes, maintenance vehicles, lifting jacks, and other maintenance/inspection facilities
• To review and approve all Rolling Stock and Depot maintenance manuals and instructions
• To ensure that all modifications approved by the original design authority are reviewed by competent engineers and records of the changes stored in the MMIS database
• To review complex faults in the  Rolling Stock and Depot equipment and to support or obtain expert support to rectify faults / defects
• The Annual Asset Management Report for  Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Equipment assets noting future CARP and potential areas of obsolescence
• Works closely with  Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Section to ensure maintenance procedures and instructions are kept up to date and are being followed by maintenance staff
• Assists in developing, planning and implementing the department's overhaul and rehabilitation and replacement program.
• Conducts special studies and investigations and acts as a trouble shooter or special projects officer as directed
• Serves as the Expert and Engineer responsible for acceptance of new Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Equipment.
• Management of the accuracy of data and content in the MMIS system
• Part of the Incident / Accident Investigation team

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Detailed technical knowledge of Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Equipment
• Knowledge of other railway systems that interface with the equipment i.e. signaling, track, traction power  
• Rolling Stock and Depot Maintenance Equipment maintenance processes including; preventative, corrective, overhaul and commissioning tests and putting back into service after overhauls.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design and maintenance of Rolling Stock and Maintenance Depot Equipment.

• 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 (Maintenance Storage Facilities) and stations mechanical and electrical equipment systems

Education: 

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. #LI - SM1

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

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