Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Communication and SCADA Technician
Maintain and troubleshoot communication and SCADA systems for Honolulu Rail.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Communication and SCADA Technician will support the Honolulu Rail Project, applying creativity and continuous‑improvement ideas. The technician is responsible for maintaining communication and SCADA equipment, ensuring reliable operation of the rail system’s central communications infrastructure. • Perform preventative maintenance on communication and SCADA equipment. • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures. • Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance to meet service availability requirements. • Implement and follow service, repair, and maintenance procedures for equipment. • Oversee operation of communication systems and central equipment to meet contract performance standards. • Download and analyze communication, video, and voice log files for troubleshooting and predictive maintenance. • Support field technicians by diagnosing and resolving system and subsystem faults. • Complete operational, equipment failure, safety, and other required reports. • Conduct routine inspections, adjustments, testing, and cleaning per schematics and manufacturer instructions. • Maintain sufficient materials, hand tools, and equipment for maintenance activities. • Identify early failure trends that could impact fleet availability. • Supervise supplier staff performing work on the system. • Conduct inspections and acceptance of equipment installations. • Enter maintenance data into the MMIS system. • Work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by major infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸fault diagnosis
- ▸log analysis
- ▸system operation
- ▸data entry
- ▸inspections
What You Bring
Candidates should hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Electronics Engineering and possess at least three years of preventive‑maintenance experience on technical systems. Expert knowledge of communication systems is required, and the role is covered by the IBEW Local 1186 bargaining unit. • Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Electronics Engineering. • Minimum three years of experience in preventive maintenance of technical systems. • Expert knowledge of communication systems.
Requirements
- ▸communications
- ▸electronics
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸3+ years
- ▸expert knowledge
- ▸communication systems
Benefits
The position starts at $30.74 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident coverage, flexible spending accounts, a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and training and development opportunities. Hitachi Rail follows DOT FRA and FTA substance‑screening requirements and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Starting pay of $30.74 per hour. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident coverage. • Flexible Spending Accounts and retirement savings plan. • Paid vacation and training/development opportunities.
Work Environment
Onsite