Rail Maintenance Trainer

Location:

Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

Job ID:

R0059768

Date Posted:

2024-08-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL HONOLULU JV

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

Accountabilities:

• Develops and administers a comprehensive maintenance training program to meet the full range of maintenance objectives. Assists training manager in developing training material to support programs.
• Conducts theoretical and practical hands-on training, both in the classroom and in the field for subjects such as passenger vehicles (trains), platform screen gates, automatic train control, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), on-track equipment, and shop equipment.
• Instructs and demonstrates, utilizing applicable technical data, schematics, diagnostic laptops, hand tools, calibrated tools, electronic test equipment (digital meters, oscilloscopes, etc.), specialty equipment and current maintenance procedures.
• Uses current training techniques (e.g., lecture, demonstration, student participation, question and answer, student evaluation, etc.).
• Instructs maintenance employees to perform preventive maintenance activities.
• Instructs maintenance employees on corrective maintenance activities such as schematic reading, component identification, troubleshooting and repairing.
• Ensures that all maintenance employees have satisfied and maintained required competencies and qualifications.
• Administers online testing via the learning management system (LMS).
• Participates in emergency drill exercises as directed by the Training and Competency Manager.
• Supervises and evaluates maintenance staff including testing, competency assessments, certification, and recertification, confirming that all tasks outlined can be performed successfully by means of written and/or practical testing.
• Ensures compliance with maintenance procedures, safety, and operating rules.
• Evaluates, determines and initiates remedial action for employees that demonstrate they cannot perform their job independently (not competent).
• Confirms the availability of classroom space, shop space, tools and test equipment, diagnostic laptops, trains, automatic train control rooms, track occupancy, and visual aid equipment at time and place of specified training.
• Ensures appropriate training records are maintained within the learning management system (LMS).

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge of transportation and maintenance standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and comprehend series and parallel circuits.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a group or individual in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to develop training material (syllabus, lesson plan, PowerPoint, written test, competency assessment) for maintenance functions.
• Ability to quickly acquire the knowledge of the O&M Organization maintenance equipment, rules, SOP's, safety rules, collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies and procedures, and instruction, training, and testing techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and our client.
• Ability to work variable hours, shifts and days.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• 4 years’ experience in rail transit maintenance and/or training, or a combination of the two.
• Background and experience in rail transit maintenance
• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: train control systems, platform screen gates, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), traction power substations, track switch machines, rail transit vehicle system (train systems) such as brakes, propulsion, doors, auxiliary power, trucks and suspension, coupler, etc.

Benefits: 
 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We