Assistant Engineer

SBS Transit Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Transit Ltd is seeking a Signalling Assistant Engineer to supervise maintenance of Power Supply and Distribution Systems at North-East Line stations and depot. The role includes leading maintenance teams, reviewing drawings, and coordinating tools, spares, and testing activities.

You will oversee PM/CM programs, monitor RAM performance, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while coordinating with contractors and in-house staff.

Qualifications

• Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering is required.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Good teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of Power Supply and Distribution Systems equipment at North-East Line stations and depot.
• Review submitted design drawings and technical documents.
• Participate in procuring tools and spares for system operation.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of power distribution equipment.
• Develop and implement a cost-effective maintenance program.
• Oversee PM and CM programs by contractors and in-house staff.
• Monitor system performance through RAM and RAM-related processes.
• Coordinate field tests and system-wide modification work.
• Enforce ISO quality practices in all relevant work areas.
• Review contractors' PM tasks and manpower, spares, and tools.
• Identify on-the-job training needs for new staff.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Planning

Team player

Motivated

Results oriented

Education

Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering

Job description

• Supervise the maintenance of Power Supply and Distribution Systems equipment for the North-East Line stations and depot
• Review submitted design drawings and technical documents
• Participate in procuring all necessary tools and spares pertaining to the operation of the system
• Participate in all testing and commisioning of Power distribution systems equipment
• Participate in development, planning and implementation of a cost effective and comprehensive maintanance program
• Oversee the PM and CM programs carried out by the outsource maintenance contractors and in-house staffs
• Monitor system performance through RAM
• Investigate, report and document software/hardware discrepancy for FRACAS
• Co-ordinate field test and system wide implementation of modification works initiated internally or by LTA
• Enforce the practice of the quality system in all relevant area of work
• Review and approve contractors' PM tasks and work schedule
• Ensure contractors' levels of manpower, spares, tool and equipment are sufficiently maintained
• Identify and provide on-the-job training for new in-house staff
• Ensure proper practice of fault reporting and documentation by in-house staff and outsource maintenance contractors
• Review Work Instruction processes for continuous improvement and updating
• Participate in the staff selection, discipline and performance review process as required by the Section Head
• Assist with the preparation of asset management plans, budgets and the like as required by the Section Head

Signalling Assistant Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the team in maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance procedures and safety plans
• Plan, organize and ensure scheduled maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule
• Ensure good coordination, fast response on failures and rectify within reasonable time
• Ensure timely compilation and submission of fault and maintenance reports for review
• Participate in investigations and fault analysis of persistence faults and remedial actions
• Perform general documentation, proper fillings and assist in updating of documents and drawings
• Participate in administration of maintenance logistics required to ensure proper functioning of all maintenance activities
• Required to drive company vehicles where necessary during work duties
• Ensure good housekeeping practices and security of signalling maintenance office, workshops and equipment room in station and depot
• Perform safety inspection and auditing of the signalling and platform screen door system
• Expected to possess basic inventory management skills in handling of tools, spare inventory accountability in an orderly and safely approach
• Participate in the maintenance of both ISCS and Communication Systems to ensure that the safety, reliability and availability of the systems meet the standards agreed with Operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance to the work instructions and procedures.
• Ensure fast response to clear system faults and carry out the repair and rectification.
• Ensure safety plans are implemented and all safety hazards are eliminated.
• Perform any engineering work or tasks as being assigned by Senior Engineer or Engineer.
• Ensure Preventive Maintenance is carried out according to schedule and faults rectify immediately after inspection.
• Provide maintenance support.
• Ensure the fault report is updated in the data management system and close the Works Order.
• Perform scheduled Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on Electric Trains/Engineering Vehicles/Equipment/Depot Equipment/Components assigned by supervisor.
• Execute and comply all PM & CM jobs and related tasks with the approved quality procedures and Work Instructions, Safety and Operational procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the validity of qualifications and competencies required to carry out the maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Respond readily to system or equipment failure and to rectify and restore failed system or equipment to a normal and safe operating state in shortest possible time.
• Maintain, repair, trouble-shoot, inspect, diagnoses the assigned rolling stock system and equipment.
• Shunt and drives Electric Trains / Engineering Vehicles / Rail Road Shunter when the need arises.
• Undertakes modification works and fleet-wide checks.
• Assists Senior / Assistant Engineer in planning and organizing maintenance activities.
• Ensure strict compliance and adherence to the safety rules and regulations, reports any hazard to the management.
• Maintains maintenance records and documentation in accordance with ISO quality standards and procedures.
• Act as member of a re-railment team / first aider / etc. when required.

Requirements:

• Possess a Polytechnic Diploma in any discipline of Engineering
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Good team player
• Resourceful, self-motivated and result oriented