Depot Equipment Technician

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.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Depot Equipment 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.

• Performs corrective, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication and proper maintenance of electro‑mechanical Maintenance Storage Facilities Equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations and maintenance manuals.
• Observes electromechanical components and devices in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
• Performs troubleshooting, identification and resolution of system and subsystem to support field technicians in the diagnosis and correction of faults.
• Produce accurate maintenance records of track, third rail and related infrastructure, equipment performance, work accomplished, and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Analyzes log files to troubleshoot complex issues and provide required corrective action and improvement.
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty.
• Operate OTE to move train in and out of the shop and for wheel turning activities in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Maintain electro‑mechanical equipment at the Maintenance Storage Facilities Equipment including electronically driven wheel lathes, train wash, wheel press, overhead gantry cranes, train lifting equipment, forklifts, and dock levelers, etc.
• Operate wheel turning machine, wheel press, train lifts, cranes and other depot equipment in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Support the on‑site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site.
• Produce work blocks and job hazard analysis pertaining to planned work.
• Conduct job and safety briefing as required.
• Perform duties as instructed/directed by Rolling Stock and Depot Lead and/or Manager and the Rolling Stock Engineer.
• Completes assigned operational, equipment failure, safety and other reports as required.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Complies with Safety Rules, Operating Rule Book and first‑aid procedures.
• Use electronic test equipment, power tools and other specialized hand tools as required.
• Ensure the execution and collection of all maintenance records and support the monitoring of the day‑to‑day maintenance performance.
• Ensure conformance to technical specifications and compliance with operational specifications and tolerances (e.g., verifying dimensions and clearances of parts).
• Ensure that sufficient materials, tools, and equipment are on hand calibrated and in good condition for maintenance.

• Early identification of failure trends that may impact fleet availability.
• Perform failure analysis and technical investigation.
• Ensure that corrective and preventative maintenance tasks are executed in compliance with the company safety policy and local regulations.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Comply with all maintenance procedures and instructions including safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• The role requires working in close proximity to electrical power and frequently requires Red Tag, LOTO and hot‑stick.

• Ensure effective implementation of first‑line response maintenance safety standards.
• Role requires flexibility and efficiency requiring shift rotation, weekends and holidays typical of major infrastructure projects and operating transit systems.
• Perform additional cross‑functional job duties on unrelated track and third rail systems included but not limited to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic controlled systems in accordance with…