Assistant Engineer - Rolling Stock [JRL]

SINGAPORE ONE RAIL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway maintenance company in Singapore is seeking a skilled technician to lead a team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance on trains and equipment. The ideal candidate must hold a Higher Nitec in engineering and possess at least one year of experience in the railway sector. Strong knowledge in various systems and effective interpersonal skills are also essential. This position involves working shifts and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in railway industry.
• Knowledge in electrical/electronic/pneumatic and air conditioning systems.
• Able to perform 3 rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team for scheduled tasks on trains and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards and safety procedures.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance tasks within the team.
• Responsible for team safety, welfare, and discipline.
• Perform inspections of maintenance areas and report hazards.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Higher Nitec in engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Mechatronic Engineering)

Job description

Responsibility

• Lead a team of senior / technicians to carry out scheduled Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance together on passenger trains/engineering vehicles/light rail vehicles/component/equipment as assigned by supervisor.

• Ensure the team comply with all PM & CM works and related tasks with approved work instructions, quality procedures, safety and operational procedures, and good maintenance standards.

• Plan and coordinate within the team and other teams to complete the assigned maintenance tasks within the established standard time.

• Ensure the team has the necessary qualifications and authorization to carry out daily tasks and any assigned tasks by supervisor.

• Responsible for the safety, welfare and discipline of the team.

• Responsible for the upkeep of the team equipment/tools and working environment.

• Able to participate and complete the training and courses provided by Singapore One Rail or its contractor and achieve the necessary qualification to perform maintenance work.

• Be sufficiently competent to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisors.

• Able to complete the preventive and corrective maintenance tasks within the established standard times, and in accordance to the work instructions and related procedures.

• Exercise safety always, in accordance to established safety procedures. Responsible for the safety of self and all co-works, inclusive of contractors.

• Perform supporting maintenance activities such as Train Driver/Shunter, overhead crane operator, forklift driver, etc. as authorized and required by the supervisor.

• Perform housekeeping and cleaning tasks at the workplace to ensure workplace order and hygiene.

• Able to work on a shift roster system in accordance with the MOM guidelines and the Collective Agreement.

• Undertake any other tasks or functions that are incidental or ancillary to the performance of the works assigned.

• Ensure trains are only cleared for service when they meet the minimum condition standard.

• Ensure repairs to trains are carried out effectively by competent staff and are thoroughly tested before being cleared for service.

• Ensure staff undertakes their work in a safe way in accordance with Company Rules and Procedures.

• Undertake monthly inspection of the Examination Building and Sidings Areas and highlight hazards and problems, solving them where possible and reporting the remainder.

Requirements

• Higher Nitec or Nitec in engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Mechatronic Engineering).

• Minimum 1 year experience in railway industry

• Knowledge in electrical/electronic/pneumatic and air conditioning systems.

• Possess planning and prioritizing skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have good initiative, able to work well independently in demanding situations.

• Able to perform 3 rotating shifts.