Assistant Engineer (Trainborne)

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer to supervise a team of Technical Officers performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Trainborne Signalling & Communication systems. You will also contribute to workflow improvements and ensure work quality and safety when coordinating external contractors.

Requirements include a Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and preferably 3 years’ team-leading experience in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• Preferably 3 years’ experience as team leader in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and lead a team of Technical Officers for scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Plan, supervise and lead a team for corrective maintenance including troubleshooting and fault rectification.
• Plan and supervise modifications or tasks per approved method statements.
• Plan team duty rosters in consultation with the Engineering Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in supervising and coaching new staff and on-the-job training.
• Disseminate instructions issued by supervisors to team members.
• Perform maintenance administration and documentation (record faults, raise work orders, update systems).
• Interpret electrical, electronic and computer network single-line drawings.
• Operate Test Equipment, Instruments and Tools safely and effectively.
• Ensure team safety and report safety concerns; perform PIC and PM duties where applicable.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by supervisor; respond to emergencies and assist in projects.

Skills

Leading maintenance instructions

Troubleshooting signalling & comms

English technical writing

Communication and leadership

Diagnosis and problem solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Job Purpose

The Assistant Engineer supervises his team in performing preventive and corrective maintenance work on Trainborne Signalling & Communication systems. He also contributes to workflow improvements to enhance the reliability of the system as well as supervising and ensuring the work quality and safety of external contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and lead a team of Technical Officers to perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with relevant procedures and instructions contained in Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Plan, supervise and lead a team of Technical Officers to perform Corrective Maintenance including troubleshooting, investigation, and fault rectification on Trainborne Signalling & Communication Systems.
• Plan, supervise and lead a team of Technical Officers to perform modifications or tasks in compliance with approved method statements or work instructions.
• Plan team duty rosters in consultation with the Engineering Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in supervising and coaching new staff and conducting on-the-job training.
• Disseminate any instructions and procedures issued by supervisors to the team members.
• Perform all necessary maintenance administration and documentation (E.g. Record faults reported, raise maintenance work orders, complete work orders in the maintenance management system and any other recording system.)
• Interpret electrical, electronic and computer network single-line drawings.
• Operate Test Equipment, Instruments and Tools safely.
• The Assistant Engineer is responsible for the safety of his team. He is to comply with all Safety Procedures and exercises safety at all times. Report any safety concerns at the workplace.
• Perform the role of Person-in-Charge (PIC) and Possession Mater (PM) duties and responsibilities where applicable.
• Undertake any other tasks or functions that are incidental or ancillary to the performance of the works as assigned by the supervisor. The non-exhaustive list includes the following tasks.

• Responding to emergency operations responses,
• Assist in the execution of projects, including testing and commissioning, attendance to contractors, Supervise contractors' work, Preparation of reports,
• Provide logistics support, housekeeping.

• Carry out administrative duties or any duty as assigned by the Supervisor or Branch Manager.
• Work in any of NSEWL Maintenance Depots, as assigned by supervisors.
• Work in rotating or fixed shifts as assigned by supervisors, Work at heights to perform maintenance activities, Drive company vehicle for work, as assigned by supervisors.

Note that the list is not comprehensive, and related duties and responsibilities may beassigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

Preferably 3 years’ experience as team leader in a fast-paced maintenance environment

Skills

Technical skills include:

Leading the execution of Maintenance Instructions

Troubleshooting of Signalling & Communication System Maintenance

Generic skills include:

Comprehension of Technical Writing in English

Communication and leading a team

Diagnosis of Fault and Problem solving

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence