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.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)

Are you ready to jump into an exciting career in the railway industry?

In Hitachi Rail we are looking for a talented Site Installation Manager to join our team and help drive our innovative projects!

What your responsibilities will be?

• Manage the planning and scheduling of installation, post installation check-out and all other field activities in coordination with Testing teams.

• Be the key interface with the customer and their engineers.

• Provide technical expertise/support for all field activities.

• Manage all aspects of safety on site, and is the Site Safety Representative for the project in cooperation with the HSE Manager.

• Ensures that all employees (including the sub-contractor’s) comply with the Health and Safety requirements as detailed in the reference documents in the Project Management Plan, as well as all other applicable safety policies/work instructions.

• Prepare regular status and the progress reports and meeting minutes for the Project Manager, Project Systems Engineer, Site Deployment Department and the Customer.

• Interface with subcontractor’s Management team, monitor / drive progress of works from Subcontractors, set up regular progress meeting with subcontractors to align schedule of work / installation strategy and address issues.

• Contribute to the activities of technical specialists from GTS who are on site to perform integration testing, trouble shooting and commissioning testing.

• Prepare problem/action reports and ensures these are processed correctly and communicated to the Deployment Manager and Project Systems Engineer.

Who are you?

• Post-secondary Technologist diploma of Engineering degree – Electrical or Mechanical.

• 7+ years relevant working experience

• Working knowledge of installation, testing and operations of communications and security systems; safety standards and practices required at project site.

• Experience in task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

• Telecommunication / SCADA domain experience desired.

• Rail experience is a plus!

What can we offer?

• Attractive salary that reflects your expertise, plus additional perks that enhance your overall package.

• Performance-based yearly discretionary bonus plan.

• Inbound relocation package if you join us from outside United Arab Emirates.

• Medical and life insurance for you and your family.

• We support your children’s education with our schooling allowance to help you with tuition fees.

• Travel home once a year with our air ticket allowance.

• Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working hours.

• We invest in your career! Access to a variety of learning programs to continue growing and developing your skills.

Ready to shape the future with us?

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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