Technical director HSR

About This Role

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job ID:

R0121704 Date Posted:

2026-03-25 Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A. 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:

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 organization 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.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Technical Director . The successful candidate will have solid experience in the rail industry, managing wayside installation design and routing cables along the track and within technical rooms. This position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

With reference to Overall System Integration in and across multiple

turnkey projects

• Ensure the management (i.e. identification, allocation, traceability) and

the fulfilment of Overall System Requirements for the entire life cycle of

the project (Design and Testing)

• Guarantee the identification and the management of the project

interfaces among the subsystems and of external interfaces according

to the project scope of work

• Guarantee the proper and effective delivery of System Architecture, On

Board Functionalities and Vehicle Integration

• Guarantee an effective and efficient preparation and execution of

factory and Site Tests to verify and validate System Architecture, main

System Functions and Vehicle Integration, Interfaces and Operating

Scenarios

• Ensure the Verification activities of System integration documents,

according to the V&V Plan

• Ensure the application across assigned turnkey projects of

standardized and optimized solutions to increase project efficiency and

fulfil contract requirements

• Ensure the continuous updating of the design standards about System

Integration in accordance to the technology and process improvements

• Ensure the sharing of the technological lesson learnt across projects in

System Integration and in the core Subsystems analysis

• Support the implementation of the adequate and effective technical

solution (e.g. interfaces with customer)

• Ensure that System Integration tests are performed across projects

optimizing methodologies and sharing results HSE Responsibilities

• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as practicable.
• To be aware of, and play an active role in the achievement of Hitachi Rail HSE policy & objectives.
• Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
• To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
• Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimize the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
• Every one within Hitachi Rail has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail