Track Repair Technician

Hitachi Rail Limited; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Track Repair Technician for our Honolulu Rail Project based in Pearl City, HI. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of track, switching machines, and third rail systems to ensure safe, reliable transit operations.

You will perform welding, inspection, data collection, and maintenance recordkeeping, while adhering to safety policies and local regulations. English proficiency is required for on-site communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of track, switch machines, and third rail systems.
• Operate OTE equipment and welding/thermit processes per training.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with planning preventive and corrective maintenance activities to meet service requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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 organisation 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.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Track Repair 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

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the track, switch machines and third rail systems including the renewal, repair and replacement of worn or damaged components in compliance with approved maintenance procedures and work instructions
• Perform daily track sweeps/walk-throughs, section by section, to visually check for track and third rail and related infrastructure defects
• Operate OTE equipment including engineering track maintenance vehicles in accordance with training and qualifications
• Perform welding, frog welding, thermite welding, grinding, polishing, tamping in accordance with training and qualifications
• Perform ultrasonic testing, geometry data collection, track inspection, track measurement in accordance with training and qualifications
• Perform re-railing tasks and re-railing equipment maintenance in accordance with training and qualifications
• Maintain and produce accurate maintenance records of track, third rail and related infrastructure, equipment performance, work accomplished, and other information using a computerized maintenance management system
• Ensure that the corrective and preventative maintenance tasks are executed in compliance with the company safety policy and local regulations
• Conduct job and safety briefing as required
• Assist the lead on the planning of preventive and corrective maintenance activities to meet system availability for service requirements
• Produce work blocks and Job hazard analysis pertained to planned work
• Perform duties as instructed/directed by Lead, Track Manager, Track Inspector and the Civil and Track Engineer
• Ensure conformance to technical specifications and compliance with operational specifications and tolerances (e.g. verifying dimensions and clearances of parts,…)
• Ensure the execution of simple failure analysis and technical investigation
• Ensure the maintenance tools and equipment are calibrated and in good condition
• Assist the rectification of defects and critical failures
• Assist the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty
• The role requires to work close proximity to the third rail frequently request Red Tag and LOTOs and Hot stick application
• 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 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

Education

High School or equivalent

Languages

Written and spoken English proficiency

Starting pay: $31.47 per 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, 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

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail