Branch Manager, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

SMRT Trains; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Singapore seeks a Branch Manager for Track Infrastructure Maintenance. You will lead a team of engineers, ensuring the safety and reliability of the track and third rail systems through maintenance and planning. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and extensive managerial experience, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managerial experience in a maintenance organization.
• Previous Railway System experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers for safety and reliability of track systems.
• Manage Track Infrastructure Maintenance and monitor system performance.
• Ensure Branch KPIs and maintenance quality are met.
• Analyze defect trends to improve maintenance strategies.
• Implement cost-effective technologies for performance.
• Coach engineers on diagnostics and sustainable solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Effective leadership

Team management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Job description

Branch Manager, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

SMRT Trains Ltd operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system, managing train services on five core lines across 108 stations.

Job Purpose

Lead a team of Engineers to ensure the safety and reliability of SMRT's Track and Third Rail system through preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance, and renewal planning.

Responsibilities

• Work at any SMRT depot, track, or facility and rotate or fix shifts per MOM guidelines.
• Provide leadership and manage Track Infrastructure Maintenance, monitor system performance, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Ensure Branch KPIs and quality maintenance requirements are met, including troubleshooting faults and interfacing with SMRT or LTA departments.
• Review maintenance processes to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient public transport.
• Analyze defect trends to improve maintenance strategies.
• Update System Hazard log and Risk register.
• Implement cost‑effective technologies to enhance performance.
• Coach engineers on diagnostics and sustainable solutions.
• Safeguard staff safety, welfare, and development.
• Report workplace safety concerns.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Civil, or Structural Engineering and 10+ years managerial experience in a maintenance organization.
• Previous Railway System experience is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong communication, effective leadership, and team management.