Assistant Engineer — Depot & Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead

SMRT Trains Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Trains Ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Technical Officer team lead to supervise maintenance for rolling stock, depot and workshop equipment.

You will ensure compliance with Work Instructions, safety procedures and quality standards while driving KAIZEN initiatives and staff development. This role emphasizes planning, training, and hands-on supervision in a fast-paced transit environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Technical Officer(s) to perform preventive, corrective, overhaul, troubleshooting, engineering analysis, investigation or any assigned maintenance activities on all rolling stocks, depot and workshop equipment.
• Be aligned and act in accordance to SMRT's Vision, Mission, Service Standard and Core Values.
• Assist to plan and coordinate staff deployment and shift roster to optimise resources utilisation.
• Verify and ensure all tasks executed by the team are in accordance to latest Work Instructions, Quality, Maintenance, Operational and Safety Procedures, and to ensure personal and peers’ safety at all times.
• Ensure spares, tools and equipment used are in good condition and calibrated if necessary.
• Perform train shunting activities and operate depot equipment, maintenance vehicles and maintenance equipment to support maintenance activities of the group.
• Verify and ensure work records done by the team are updated factually, accurately and timely on Work Records Form and on the Maintenance Management System
• Report immediately any abnormalities or practices observed that are not in accordance to Work Instructions, Quality, Maintenance, Operational and Safety Procedures.
• Adopt KAIZEN methodology (5M, 5S & 5W) to eliminate 8 Wastes and improve Productivity and Value of work performed.
• Provide support to staff, contractors or any other personnel who are required to perform work on depot and all rolling stocks.
• To support the group during incidents, accidents and emergencies.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping are maintained within all work areas.
• Maintain a high level of work discipline and standards.
• Perform any other task as assigned.

Job description

SMRT Trains Ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Technical Officer team lead to supervise maintenance for rolling stock, depot and workshop equipment.

You will ensure compliance with Work Instructions, safety procedures and quality standards while driving KAIZEN initiatives and staff development. This role emphasizes planning, training, and hands-on supervision in a fast-paced transit environment.