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Communication and SCADA Technician

Hitachi Rail
Pearl, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
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 Communication and SCADA 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 preventative maintenance on the Communication and SCADA equipment
  • Ensures compliance with all maintenance procedures and instructions including; safety, quality, environmental procedures
  • Plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to meet the availability for service requirements
  • Implements and follows-up on procedures and rules for service, repair and maintenance of the equipment
  • To oversee the operations and correct functioning of the Communications systems and central equipment to meet the performance requirements in the contract.
  • Periodically downloads communication, video and voice log files.
  • Analyzes log files to troubleshoot any problem or to provide predictive maintenance for the communication system.
  • Perform troubleshooting, identification and resolution of system and subsystem to support field technicians in the diagnosis and correction of faults.
  • Completes assigned operational, equipment failure, safety and other reports as required.
  • Performs routine, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, adjustments, testing, cleaning and proper maintenance on assigned central Communication equipment in accordance with, schematics, operations manuals and manufacturers maintenance 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
  • Liaison and supervision of supplier’s staff who perform works
  • Responsible for conducting inspections and acceptance of equipment
  • Entering information into the MMIS system
  • Perform related duties as requested by the Manager
  • Role requires flexibility and efficiently which require shift rotation, weekends and holidays work typical of major infrastructure projects and operating transit systems
  • Perform additional job duties as assigned


Education/Skills:


  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Electronics Engineering or equivalent technical experience


Desired Skills/ Knowledge:


  • 3 years’ experience in the preventive maintenance technical systems
  • Expert knowledge in communications system


Bargaining Unit: IBEW Local 1186

Starting pay: $30.74 per hour

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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.

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