Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R0098015 Date Posted: 2025-07-02 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science 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: Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated O&M Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be the person responsible to assure the aproject delivery, leading the appropriate O&M Requirements Management, across the overall Project Lifecycle, jointly working together with all Project Departments, coordinating and preparing the necessary documentation at both System and SubSystem level, arranging the training, ensuring the proper interface management between the Design and Build team and the O&M team, as well as assure return of experience to the Product Engineering. The position is based in Toronto (CANADA). Roles/Responsibilities: Executing O&M Engineering activities aross the project ongoing in the area, from Bid phase, across Design and Built, Hand Over and OS&M. Provide monitoring, oversight, and technical support of TurnKey technolgogies in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations and maintenance manuals. Observes and monitors system components and devices in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction. Support and act as the subject matter expert to field technicians during troubleshooting, identification and resolution of system and subsystem issues in the diagnosis and correction of faults. Conduct and provide the monthly Failure Reporting and Corrective Action analysis report against the signaling and telecommunications subsystems. Maintain the physical hardware and software configuration management of the signaling and telecommunication system via the Maintenance Management Information System. Conduct physical configuration audits of the system. Analyze log files to troubleshoot issues and provide required corrective action and improvement Interface with other subsystem engineers in the remediation of complex multi-discipline problems. Support the on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle while tracking and trending spare parts usage rate. Ensure subsystem conformance and compliance to project technical specifications and tolerances. Facilitate and act as the primary point-of-contact during signaling and telecommunications change management activities. Required Education/Skills: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or related discipline Knowledge of the Turnkey technologies 2 to 5+ years of field experience Working knowledge with one or more of the following Rail Transit Signaling System: Automatic Train Control, Communication Base Train Control, Positive Train Control Ability to use common and specialized tools and test equipment. A team player with a strong analytical mind and ability to work independently and in team environment with minimal supervision. Desired Skills/ Knowledge: Experience in Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS) Basic working knowledge of Rail Transit Subsystem such as Automatic Train Supervision, Vehicle, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Gates, Traction Electrification, SCADA, CCTV, Radios, GPS, etc. Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting faults on ATC equipment Basic understanding of software configuration managements (CM) Basic understanding of software programming logic Basic working knowledge of the Linux or UNIX operating system Understand of Operation and Maintenance Processes Good analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and in team environment with minimal supervision Able to work under pressure during intense periods of activities Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge and problem-solving strategies Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or related discipline Languages: English Proficiency French (not mandatory) Benefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities. #LI-JB1 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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