Rolling Stock and MSF Equipment Manager

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Rolling Stock and MSF Equipment Manager 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 Honolulu, Hawaii.

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 organization 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.

Position responsibilities:

Planning of preventive and corrective maintenance activities to meet train availability for service requirements

Meet the Key Performance Indicators according to the targets agreed with the Head of Maintenance & Engineering;

Report on the progress and status of work, identifying potential problem areas and attenuate risks, forecasting opportunities as needed, and provision of the means for timely management actions

Provide constructability reviews of plans, procedures, work task list and specifications to evaluate scheduled activities and staffing requirements for group and coordinate the availability of requisite equipment, material and suppliers.

Liaise with the Safety and Environmental Manager, report any relevant issues, and assist in developing and implementation of required corrective actions.

In coordination with the engineering manager facilitate and enable timely processing of changes and timely release of plans and changes to expedite progress of the work

Identify problem areas and provide solutions for approval

Implements and follows-up on procedures and rules for service, repair and maintenance of rolling stock in relation to the technicians.

Ensuring staff are competent and trained to follow safety and maintenance procedures and instructions

Ensuring that sufficient materials, hand tools and equipment are on hand for maintenance activities

Early identification of failure trends that may impact fleet availability

Ensures that the Rolling Stock maintenance equipment is calibrated in accordance with manufacturers requirements

Liaison and supervision of supplier’s staff who perform works on the Rolling Stock.

Preparation of reports as directed by the Rolling Stock and Depot Manager

Performance appraisals of staff in accordance with HR guidelines.

Manages the resources assigned to Rolling Stock maintenance section in order to optimize utilization of all resources.

Identifies training needs for all personnel in the Rolling Stock maintenance section

Prepares annual and long-range forecasts of all car maintenance operational

Implements sound employee relations and practices within the parameters of the O&M organization regulations and agreements

Assists in developing, planning and implementing the department's preventive maintenance, component overhaul and rehabilitation and replacement program.

Conducts special studies and investigations and acts as a trouble shooter

Responsible for conducting inspections and acceptance of new trains maintenance

Perform related duties as requested by the Rolling Stock and Depot Manager.

Role requires flexibility and efficiently which require midnight shift, shift rotation, weekends and holidays work typical of major infrastructure projects and operating transit systems.

Carry out 24-hour on-call responsibility for incidents and emergency on the power systems and track

The salary range for this position is $126,803 - $190,205.

Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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.

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