signalling engineer

software engineer

engineer

test engineer

senior software engineer

Hitachi Rail

At Hitachi rail I had a lot of great coworkers that were genuinely good people. Unfortunately, those in charge of teaching and training you for your job are some god awful folks to have to interact with.  Everyday I came to work I was faced with rudeness, bad attitudes and overall unhappy people. There are three individuals in particular that will make for  a very bad experience for anyone trying to learn the job. Two older men and one female.  They have no business being in charge of getting employees educated and up to speed but that’s how it is. They will often assign a job that requires tools but will make you go around the plant seeking the actual tools. You get sent to various department supervisors who then in turn will send you to another supervisor. You’ll walk around in circles for an hour and wonder why they insist on making something so difficult that has a very simple solution. You’re not permitted to bring your own tools so you have no choice in the matter. This happened almost daily. They only speak Italian and their overall hateful demeanor makes it quite challenging for anyone asking them for any information or guidance. Otherwise, I believe Hitachi Rail would be a nice place to work if it weren’t for a few toxic individuals currently in place, and a little bit of order.

I started my day with checking my emails then proceeded with logistics to check  what's incoming and what was outgoing to relay the information to the expeditor. From there proceed to do the quoting buying and processing PO's based on requisition's for the trains as well as for all facility for process for what I just stated above. I also, helped accounting with any issues that pertained to the Supply Chain Department.

Its an Italian owned company and all management is great. The job itself was extremely amazing and learning with the Italian Culture.

The hardest was, there is a heavy load of work at a 24/7 pace so, the stress is pretty much there. We all did our best and thanks to the employees and management we pull together as management has heavy loads on their shoulder as well but all as one pulled it together.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My coworkers in the field were engaged and willing to improve the safety culture. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Executive and regional management did not care about improving the safety and efficacy of the programs and took no accountability for their lack of support or concern for workers in the field. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Unsupportive and disconnected regarding best management practices, compliance, and worker safety. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You were encouraged to not report, even though they have systems in place so that they can "check the box" to say that they have reporting systems. When employees would follow up it would be near impossible to implement real changes at the facility.

There are a some advantages to working at HRH; the medical is excellent; you get to meet a few wonderful individuals and learn new or interesting things. At HRH there is no such thing as loyalty. A LOT OF FAVORITISM. And an extremely high turnover rate. Finally, the Pearl City office buildings should be called Itchy Rail (a little local humor. Those who get it, get it) because most of the workers fool around with each other, married and all…makes sense why all the restrooms have a shower inside.  No worker I’ve seen gets so dirty during a shift that a shower before heading home is needed. But hey, if you like how that sounds and if you like being overworked and not appreciated, this is the place for you, go ahead and apply. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Harnessing the potential of teamwork and unleashing the transformative power of learning.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The initial challenges of adapting to high-quality work and generating results can be stressful, but once you embrace teamwork, the process becomes simpler and more seamless.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Undoubtedly, organization and teamwork are key factors in achieving success.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Well, the daily routine varies depending on the production priorities, but overall, it is an active and dynamic day.

Good potential here if management would listen to employees with experience, however all ideas and suggestions are just ignored. Wages are low in comparison with other railroads in the US and definitely way to low because of cost of living in Hawaii is outrageous. Communication and job briefings are horrible or non-existent. Operating rules, important mandatory directives and changing conditions are not communicated properly or to the proper employees that those actions might affect.

I hate to say it but they are not employee driven anymore in fact the lazier you are the better they like you!The hardest part about the job is being on your feet all day and walking back and forth pulling and dragging heavy things all day and of course some people don't have to do anything and get away with it!There is no management there but the one's that are there they just think they are!Now granted they are good Managers but the one's that are over them will not let them do there job's!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing. They wouldn't pay me enough to go back.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everyone was stressed out all the time. Whining about work constantly.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Dark, dreary work environment. There is no culture. just get the job done!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sitting in a dark, cold cubicle, by myself, all day, every day with little to no exposure to other employees.

The company is in a high growth period, so hopefully this will get better with time.  Many projects have been sold, but it is difficult to attract and retain the necessary engineers and other talent to fulfill the scope of work promised.  Many departments are overburdened and individuals are overly stretched.  A challenging environment for less experienced staff as there is little time or opportunity for training. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
You can make up time that you missed. You have a choice of working 4 10 hour shifts or 5 8 hour shifts.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
People tend to everybody's business but their own.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
My work is very laid back. The people are nice.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day usually involves me looking at circuits all day long with a green and brown pencil along with a beeper.

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