Assistant Engineer, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

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

Job summary

SMRT Corporation in Singapore seeks an Assistant Engineer, Track Renewal to lead a team of technical Officers and contractors for rail repairs, maintenance and replacements across the network. The role focuses on safe, reliable track operations and timely project delivery.

You will organize rail change activities, supervise staff and contractors, ensure adherence to safety and work procedures, and plan materials and tools for continuous rail change operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Civil Engineering.
• Preferably 3–4 years of field maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan all rail change activities.
• Comply with Work Instructions and Procedures.
• Uphold safety procedures at all times.
• Act as person-in-charge (PIC) and handle preventive maintenance duties.
• Complete paperwork for all tasks and coordinate with contractors.
• Supervise a team of Technical Officers and rail change activities.
• Coordinate with other departments involved in rail change activities.
• Plan materials, tools and equipment needed for ongoing rail changes.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Tools & equipment proficiency

Education

Diploma in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Civil Engineering

Job description

The Assistant Engineer, Track Renewal is responsible to lead and manage a team of technical Officers and contractors to carry out system-wide repair, maintenance and replacement of all track components such as rails, switches and crossings so as to support SMRT in providing safe and reliable train service to our commuters.

Job description:

Job Purpose

The Assistant Engineer, Track Renewal is responsible to lead and manage a team of technical Officers and contractors to carry out system-wide repair, maintenance and replacement of all track components such as rails, switches and crossings so as to support SMRT in providing safe and reliable train service to our commuters.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan all rail change activities
• Comply and execute tasks in accordance to Work Instructions and Procedures.
• Comply and exercise safety at all times in accordance to Safety Procedures.
• Responsible for the safety of self, peers and the track throughout the working period.
• Carry-out the role of person-in-charge (PIC) and preventive maintenance (PM) duties and responsibilities.
• Complete the necessary paper work for all tasks
• Complete rail change or built up welding works within a given time frame.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors in all rail change activities
• Supervise a team of Technical Officers for all rail change activities.
• Coordinate with other Departments involved in rail change activities
• Plan and forecast on all materials, tools and equipment needed for continuous rail change operation.
• Check and verify all leaves and claims submitted by your staff.
• Perform Ultrasonic Tests, when necessary.
• Assist in training new staff on rail change operation.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Civil Engineering.
• Preferably with at least 3-4 years of experience in field maintenance.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively and a good team player.
• Proficient in using tools and equipment.