Assistant Engineer, Train Maintenance

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd is seeking a Lead Engineer/Assistant Engineer to head a team of Technical Officers for scheduled Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on EMUs and related equipment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with work instructions, safety protocols, and quality standards while coordinating within and across teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Engineering and at least 4 years of experience leading maintenance teams and troubleshooting electro-mechanical

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably 4+ years in relevant maintenance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technical Officers to perform PM and CM on EMUs/components.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality, safety, and operational procedures.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance tasks within standard times and cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain qualifications and authorization for daily tasks and assigned works.
• Supervise safety, welfare, and discipline of the team.
• Oversee upkeep of tools and working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Plan & coordinate tasks

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

• Lead a team of Technical Officers (TO) to carry out scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) together on EMUs/Component/Equipment as assigned by managers.
• Ensure his team comply 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 his team and other teams to complete the assigned maintenance tasks within the established standard time.
• Ensure his team has the necessary qualifications and authorization to carry out daily tasks and any assigned tasks by managers.
• Attend the necessary skills courses to be able to carry out the maintenance and assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the safety, welfare and discipline of his team
• Responsible for the upkeep of his team equipment/tools and working environment.

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Lead a team of Technical Officers (TO) to carry out scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) together on EMUs/Component/Equipment as assigned by managers.
• Ensure his team comply 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 his team and other teams to complete the assigned maintenance tasks within the established standard time.
• Ensure his team has the necessary qualifications and authorization to carry out daily tasks and any assigned tasks by managers.
• Attend the necessary skills courses to be able to carry out the maintenance and assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the safety, welfare and discipline of his team
• Responsible for the upkeep of his team equipment/tools and working environment.

Responsibilities

• Able to participate and complete the technical Skills training provided by SMRT and achieve the necessary qualification to perform maintenance work on SMRT Rolling Stock.
• Responsible for his team’s quality and standards of the PM/CM works within the established standards time and be competent to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on SMRT Rolling Stock within the established standard times and in accordance to the Work Instructions and related procedures, as assigned by managers.
• Exercise safety always; in accordance to established Safety procedures. Responsible for the safety of self and all co-workers, inclusive of contractors.
• Demonstrate sufficient ability in diagnostic and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems.
• Able to forecast and plan his team and resources to complete maintenance tasks and assigned tasks timely.
• Conduct regular engagement sessions with his team to understand his TOs better and to feedback on their performance.
• Perform supporting maintenance activities such as Maintenance Train Shunter, overhead crane operator, forklift driver, etc, as authorized and required by the manager.
• 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; e.g. attend to emergency mainline incident, as assigned by manager

To carry out the Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Works safely, the Assistant Engineer must:

• Not be sensitive or allergic to Rolling Stock Materials, POLs (Petrol, Oils and lubricants) and dust involved in the conduct of the work. Note that standard PPE of safety shoes, gloves, masks and hearing protection will be provided.
• Able to work at height (WAH) on the train roof, while donning the necessary WAH safety equipment.
• Fit and able to climb staircases and ladders, stand for sufficient duration (4 hours) to accomplish the required maintenance works.
• Lift tools, equipment or spares of up to 10kg for men and 7kg for women.
• Able to work underframe of EMU for sufficient duration (4 hours) which may require frequent squatting and bending
• Able to adapt to working in a shift system without affecting his concentration at work.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably minimum 4 years in relevant experience leading maintenance teams and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment.