Assistant Engineer, Projects

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation, Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Engineer, Projects in Singapore. The role involves supporting site works, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating between stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Diploma or NITEC in a relevant engineering discipline, with over 8 years of railway or E&M experience. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant engineering discipline or NITEC with more than 8 years of railway or E&M experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend site survey and monitor safety of Contractors’ ground staff.
• Conduct isolation/normalisation of fire protection system.
• Verify Contractor’s daily work progress on site.
• Monitor Contractor’s compliance to safety requirements.
• Ensure Contractor performs proper housekeeping before leaving worksite.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Safety and orderliness

Analytical mindset

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma in relevant engineering discipline

NITEC in relevant engineering discipline with > 8 years experience

Job description

Assistant Engineer, Projects

Job Purpose

Project Assistant Engineer is accountable to the Project Manager for supporting all site works assigned. He/She is required to interface with LTA Project Staff, Contractors or SMRT internal stakeholders to ensure that site works are carried out safely and timely. He/She shall also ensure that the work site is safely surrendered for revenue service within stipulated time. Where assigned tasks involve team working, Project Assistant Engineer may also assume the role of Team Supervisor responsible to ensure that the roles and assignments of his/her teammates are executed safely and in compliance with company standing procedures, policy and regulations.

Working in the front line within SMRT premises, he/she shall ensure that their duties are discharged professionally and always preserve a positive image of the company. Assigned projects may be of different nature, location and implementation timing. Project Assistant Engineer shall be flexibly deployed to meet projects needs assigned by the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Attend site survey and monitor safety of Contractors’ ground staff with compliance to internal safety procedures at sites.
2. Conduct isolation / normalisation of fire protection system for Contractors’ work at site.
3. Facilitate Contractors’ LEW in switching of breaker for isolation / energisation of equipment (e.g. lighting).
4. Verify Contractor’s daily work progress on site.
5. Report daily work activities progress & site findings (safety and security).
6. Monitor Contractor’s compliance to safety requirements onsite – i.e safe work procedure, MSRA, PTW.
7. Witness Testing & Commissioning by Contractor.
8. Coordinate/discuss site issues between Authority, internal stakeholders and Contractors.
9. Perform the role of Possession Master for track possession / Person-In-Charge for track access.
10. Perform the role of team supervisor when leading team of SMRT Project Assistant Engineer and/or technical officer.
11. Ensure Contractor performs proper housekeeping of parts, equipment and tools before leaving worksite.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Diploma in relevant engineering discipline, or NITEC in relevant engineering discipline with > 8 years railway and/or E&M experience.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively and be a good team player.
• Meticulous in ensuring the work and activities are performed in a safe and orderly by Contractor.
• Possesses analytical mindset and exhibits leadership skills in the team.