Assistant Engineer (Sig FS)

SMRT Trains Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transportation operator in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer (Signal Field Service) to supervise maintenance on railway signalling systems. The role involves leading a team, ensuring work quality and safety, and managing performance to meet Key Performance Indicators. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Engineering and relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced environment. This position emphasizes safety and compliance with established procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferably 5 years' experience as team leader in a fast paced maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technical Officers in maintenance tasks as per procedures.
• Supervise coaching of new staff and conduct training.
• Provide fault response and recovery.
• Plan and execute trackside PM work according to schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and follow up on faults.

Skills

Condition-Based Assets Monitoring Management

Data and Statistical Analytics

Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping

Maintenance Scheduling

Network Systems Maintenance

Rail Regulatory Compliance

Report Writing

Signal Interlocking Systems Maintenance

Signalling Auxiliary Device and Equipment Maintenance

Trackside Automatic Train Control Equipment Maintenance

Vendor Management

Work at Heights

Workplace Facilities Safety Management

Workplace Safety and Health for Confined Spaces

Workplace Safety and Health for Electrical Safety

Workplace Safety and Health for Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Company description

SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North‑South Line, East‑West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson‑East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service & Safety and Excellence. SMRT is committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for our commuters.

Job description

Job Purpose

The Assistant Engineer (Signal Field Service) supervises his team in performing preventive and corrective maintenance work on various railway signalling systems and platform screen doors. He also contributes to workflow improvements to enhance the reliability signalling system, as well as supervising and ensuring the work quality and safety of external contractors and stakeholders.

He may be required to perform shift duties at various rail premises such as depots, train stations, viaduct, and tunnels. He demonstrates team leadership skills in ensuring the team carries out the maintenance work in a safe and orderly manner, as well as manages the team's performance in achieving established Key Performance Indicators.

Responsibilities

• To lead team of Technical Officers in performing tasks in compliance with relevant procedures and instructions contained in Quality Procedures, Work Specifications, Work Instructions, and Signal Standing Instructions
• To assist in supervising and coaching of new staff and conducting on the job training
• To provide 1st line fault response and recovery
• To perform timely trackside CM activities including fault troubleshooting, rectification and testing
• To plan and carried out trackside PM work according to schedule
• To perform trackside equipment overhaul activities and to ensure that the programs adhere to the schedule
• To carry out day‑to‑day monitoring of equipment performance and follow up
• To carry out day‑to‑day fault analysis and follow up
• To perform tasks in compliance with relevant procedures and instructions contained in Quality Procedures, Work Specifications, Work Instructions, Signal Standing Instructions and any relevant change instructions disseminated
• To operate safely and efficiently all Signal Measuring, Test Equipment, Instruments and Tools
• To comply with and exercise safety at all times in accordance to all Safety Procedures
• To be responsible for the safety of self, peers at workplace; off and on trackside throughout working period
• To carry‑out the role of PIC and PM duties and responsibilities
• To complete the necessary reports for the task at hand
• To assist EMM in managing and controlling of maintenance spares
• To ensure good housekeeping at the workplace

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
• Preferably 5 years' experience as team leader in a fast paced maintenance environment

Skills

Technical skills include

• Condition‑Based Assets Monitoring Management
• Data and Statistical Analytics
• Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping
• Learning and Development
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Network Systems Maintenance
• Rail Regulatory Compliance
• Report Writing
• Signal Interlocking Systems Maintenance
• Signalling Auxiliary Device and Equipment Maintenance
• Trackside Automatic Train Control Equipment Maintenance
• Vendor Management
• Work at Heights
• Workplace Facilities Safety Management
• Workplace Safety and Health for Confined Spares
• Workplace Safety and Health for Electrical Safety
• Workplace Safety and Health for Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Generic skills include

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Lifelong Learning
• Decision Making
• Teamwork