Job summary
Hitachi Rail is hiring a Rolling Stock Technician in Riyadh to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on passenger, engineering and shunting vehicles and locomotives. The role includes inspections, fault diagnostics, wheel lathe operations and adherence to safety and quality procedures.
Key responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on passenger, engineering and shunting vehicles and locomotives.
- Carry out routine inspections, replace consumables and perform minor repairs and technical cleaning.
- Diagnose faults and replace components either on-site or inside the depot.
- Operate under-floor wheel lathe for wheel turning operations.
- Follow Permit to Work and LOTO procedures during maintenance activities.
- Support shift and emergency duties and conduct proper handovers.
- Comply with health, safety, security and environmental requirements.
- Maintain quality to meet service delivery and customer satisfaction standards.
Requirements
- Over three years of experience in the railway industry.
- Diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Strong mechanical mindset and understanding of rolling stock systems.
- Experience operating an under-floor wheel lathe preferred.
- Prior shunting or engineering vehicle/locomotive operation advantageous.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Skills
Rolling stock maintenancePreventive maintenanceCorrective maintenanceFault diagnosticsUnder-floor wheel latheShunting operationsLOTOPermit to WorkMechanical troubleshootingShift handover
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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