Assistant Engineer (Comms)

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer to lead the maintenance of Communication systems. In this role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, ensure reliable operation, and uphold safety standards. The ideal candidate is skilled in team leadership and possesses expertise in communication networks. This position also involves responding swiftly to system faults and supervising contractors, ensuring that safety protocols are followed throughout maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and ensuring safety during maintenance work.
• Skills in maintaining communication systems and network systems.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical officers for Communication systems maintenance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance work.
• Ensure safety and reliability of communication systems.

Skills

Workplace Facilities Safety Management

Communication Auxiliary Systems

Network Systems Maintenance

Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Team player

Excellent multitasking skills

Good time-management skills

Job description

The Assistant Engineer is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance work on Communication systems. He also contributes to KAIZEN workflow improvements to enhance the reliability of the Communication systems, as well as leading a team of Technical Officers and ensuring the work quality and safety of external contractors and/or stakeholders.

He is required to perform rotating shift duties at NSEWL. He demonstrates team leadership skills, ensures the maintenance work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner, as well as contributing to the team’s performance in achieving established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

1. To lead a team of technical officers and carry out the maintenance of the Communication systems for North South / East West Line OCC, to ensure that the safety, reliability, and availability of the systems meet the standards agreed with the Authority.
2. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the work instructions and procedures.
3. To lead the team for fast response to clear system faults and rectify technical failures.
4. Perform supervision work when LTA/ SMRT contractors are working in the Communication Equipment Rooms or any other site related to communication system.
5. Carry out proper housekeeping, always ensure safety and security of Communication Maintenance Offices (CMO) and Communication Equipment Rooms (CER) and any other site related to communication system.
6. To lead the team and ensure safety plans are implemented and all safety hazards are eliminated.
7. To lead the team and ensure adherence to safety plans in maintenance works.
8. Carry out any other tasks as and when assigned and directed by Supervisors.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Technical skills include:

• Workplace Facilities Safety Management
• Communication Auxiliary Systems / Communication Backbone System / Radio System / Travel Information System / Video Surveillance System Maintenance
• Network Systems Maintenance
• Condition-based Assets Monitoring Management

Generic skills include:

• Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills
• Team player
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Good time‑management skills