Rolling Stock 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. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities • Assist the Rolling Stock Team Leader by performing various levels of preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as minor modifications on rolling stock. This includes passenger service vehicles, engineering support vehicles, shunting vehicles, and locomotives. • Conduct routine vehicle inspections, examine parts for surface defects, replace consumable items, perform minor repairs, and carry out technical cleaning. • Perform time sensitive fault diagnostics and component replacement (repair in site or inside depot) on the rolling stock. • Execute and fulfill duties as directed by the Rolling Stock Team Leader and other senior Rolling Stock Maintenance personnel. • Implement and adhere to the Permit to Work process. • Ensure the implementation of LOTO procedures is carried out wherever necessary during maintenance activities. • Carry out shift and emergency responsibilities as needed. • Carry out the turning operation of the wheels on the under-floor wheel lathe. • Carry out roles essential for managing a safe system of work, which includes adhering to stringent maintenance schedules. Health, Safety and Environment • Remain cognizant and comply with the requirements that impact your role concerning health, safety, security, and environmental standards. • Ensure your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be impacted by your actions, including colleagues, customers, and the communities where we provide services. • It is imperative to report all incidents and accidents immediately using the appropriate reporting channels and take action to isolate any hazards and risks. Quality and Performance • Remain cognizant of and comply with the requirements that impact your role concerning customer satisfaction and service delivery. • Ensure the integration of quality into all work deliverables, in accordance with established policies, systems, plans, procedures, and work instructions, by adhering to the training provided. Teamwork • Foster and ensure effective teamwork within one's own department as well as interdepartmentally, while also building strong rapport with colleagues. • Maintain effective communication with co-workers through email, telephone, or face-to-face interactions. • Ensure that proper handovers are conducted between team members at the end of each shift to maintain continuity of service and delivery. Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Skills / Experiences • Over three years of experience in the railway industry. • A robust mechanical mindset and the capacity to understand the complexities of rolling stock's inner mechanisms. • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in operating an under-floor wheel lathe. • Possessing strong organizational skills, being detail-oriented, and having the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Having prior experience in shunting and operating engineering vehicles or locomotives can be a significant advantage. Education • A diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification, is required. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. 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 Apply Now Show more Show less

A diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification, is required.

Assist the Rolling Stock Team Leader by performing various levels of preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as minor modifications on rolling stock. This includes passenger service vehicles, engineering support vehicles, shunting vehicles, and locomotives. Conduct routine vehicle inspections, examine parts for surface defects, replace consumable items, perform minor repairs, and carry out technical cleaning. Perform time sensitive fault diagnostics and component replacement (repair in site or inside depot) on the rolling stock. Execute and fulfill duties as directed by the Rolling Stock Team Leader and other senior Rolling Stock Maintenance personnel. Implement and adhere to the Permit to Work process. Ensure the implementation of LOTO procedures is carried out wherever necessary during maintenance activities. Carry out shift and emergency responsibilities as needed. Carry out the turning operation of the wheels on the under-floor wheel lathe. Carry out roles essential for managing a safe system of work, which includes adhering to stringent maintenance schedules.