Assistant Engineer, R1028

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer to facilitate the Design and Build of the ceiling system for operational stations. Responsibilities include coordinating contractor activities, ensuring safety compliance, and monitoring project progress. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or relevant engineering experience and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role promises a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant experience in engineering.
• Proficiency in applying PTW and Hot Works Permit.
• Experience in coordinating contractors at site.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate track access for contractors throughout the project.
• Monitor daily work progress and verify attendance.
• Serve as the site point-of-contact for immediate concerns.

Skills

Effective communication

Good multitasking skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Team collaboration

Coordination and organization

Resourcefulness

Education

Diploma or 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

Assistant Engineer, R1028

Job Purpose
Assistant Engineer will be responsible for facilitating the Design and Build (D&B) of the replacement of the ceiling system in 14 nos. of North-South & East-West Lines (NSEWL) operational stations. This position will be working closely with the contractors based on the work activities schedule and deliver the project timely and safely.
Responsibilities
Assistant Engineer duties and responsibilities are as listed below. Note that the list is not comprehensive and related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

• Facilitate all track access matters for contractors to work on track e.g., apply PTW, Hot Works Permit, liaise with Station Ops and other stakeholders on-site
• Coordinate and facilitate contractors in initial cable tracing when required.
• Coordinate, facilitate and ensure all necessary Power circuit isolation and normalization works are done safely and timely.
• Attend site survey and ensure safety with compliance to SMRT safety procedures at site
• Work with Contractor based on the work activities schedule.
• Monitor and verify daily work progress and QPS attendance
• Site Point-of-Contact (POC) to attend to immediate site concerns
• Support for Defects Inspection and follow up works

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma or 4 years of relevant working experience

Skills
Technical skills include:

• Able to apply PTW, Hot Works Permit, liaise with Station Ops and other stakeholders on-site
• Able to ensure all necessary Power circuit isolation and normalization works
• Able Coordinate and facilitate contractors in initial cable tracing
• Able to support for defects Inspection
• Able to communication effectively within technical contexts

Generic skills include:

• Good multitasking skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team to towards project objectives
• Good time-management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good coordination and organization skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated and result-oriented in order to drive best technical outcomes