Installation & Maintenance Technician – Transportation Security Systems

About the role

We are looking for a Saudi‑national Installation & Maintenance Technician to join Hitachi Rail’s team in Makkah. The role involves installing, commissioning and maintaining transportation security equipment and communication/signalling systems for our rail projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute installation of delivered equipment and systems on site.
• Perform Level 1 preventive and corrective maintenance; support engineers for Level 2/3 tasks.
• Conduct site surveys, contribute to Site Readiness Reviews and ensure work aligns with customer requirements and schedules.
• Carry out equipment configuration, unit testing, verification and support post‑installation checkout (PICO) activities.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly, report test results and prepare technical documentation.
• Calibrate test and measurement equipment and monitor system performance using monitoring tools.
• Provide technical support to customers, Thales and subcontractor teams during installation and commissioning.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electronics or Communications, certified by the Saudi Engineering Council.
• Experience with transportation security system installations and maintenance, particularly communication and signalling.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.

Required skills

• Installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of transportation security equipment.
• Configuration of communication and signalling systems.
• Calibration of test and measurement instruments.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Technical reporting and documentation.