Senior Signaling Site Supervisor

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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 Signaling Senior Site Supervisor 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 Oakland, California.

• Direct the day‑to‑day installations work activities with Subcontractors for OCC (operational control Centre) equipment installations, ATS equipment installations, Communication based train control (CBTC) Blaise, Audio Frequency track circuit, Signal LEDs and all way side equipment.
• Monitoring signaling installation activities, ensuring compliance to specifications, standards, drawings, safety and international codes.
• Managing cable‑laying plan, all signal foundation installation, under track crossings and outdoor Installations.
• Liaising with project team members and to resolve on‑site issues to a mutually satisfactory position.
• Maintaining consistent, sustainable safety onsite and promoting a safety culture, while maintaining quality parameters.
• Identifying and reporting any issues to Construction Manager, supporting document submittals, budgets, and schedules.
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, standards and regulations for equipment.
• Planning, organising, estimating, scheduling and monitoring work activities through accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculation and sketches.
• Producing quality electrical engineering plans, studies, method statements and specifications while ensuring compliance with department, project, utility, regional electrical entity and standards.
• Conducting weekly safety training and awareness meetings with the HSE department and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Preparing weekly status reports showing operation plans and executed work related to the site.
• Witnessing testing, issuing signalling equipment, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and starting‑up support to operations.
• Implementing project handover and assisting with final handover of documentation as necessary.
• Active liaison with Hitachi Installation and Quality teams, and other project partners, including the compliance of the interface requirement from Hitachi.

• Previous experience in a relevant role, ideally in transit/railway.
• Core skills: communication, presentation, documentation, training, delivery.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications expeditiously and with a high‑degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Technical Background.

English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $126,200 - $189,300 per year. Finalpay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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.

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