Cell Controller, IMCC | AWS +VB | Shift Work

SMRT Trains Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Singapore is looking for Maintenance Controllers for its Integrated Maintenance Control Centre. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities on the North-South and East-West Lines, responding to emergencies, and monitoring system readiness. Ideal candidates should possess an Electrical Engineering Diploma and be proficient with tools like Microsoft Excel. A passion for railway operations and ability to work shifts are essential in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Interest in railway and railway maintenance operations.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts.
• Aptitude and openness to learn.
• Ability to work independently in the cell.
• Team player and good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Register reported defects and coordinate follow-up maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance units to respond to emergencies and contingencies.
• Ensure arrangements needed for maintenance work are in place.
• Monitor and report on signalling system readiness.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Word

Able to read and write in English proficiently

Ability to read and write in English

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

Integrated Maintenance Control Centre (IMCC) is a 24/7 maintenance operations centre which coordinates the conduct of maintenance activity for the sustainment of North‑South and East‑West Line. The maintenance controllers liaise with rolling stock, signal & communications, building & facilities, and permanent way department to ensure that faults and abnormalities are rectified timely.

Responsibilities

Controllers are assigned to control cells, each with a dedicated control focus over rolling stock, signal and communications, building & facilities, and permanent way maintenance activities. The duties and responsibilities of the controllers include:

1. Registering reported defects and coordinating follow‑up maintenance activities
2. Coordinating with maintenance units to respond to emergencies and contingencies
3. Coordinating with Control, Train, and Station Operations Department to ensure the arrangements needed to support maintenance work are in place
4. Monitoring and reporting of signalling system readiness state

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Interest in railway and railway maintenance operations
• Ability to work on rotating shift: 0700 to 1500hrs; 1500hrs to 2300hrs; 2300 to 0700hrs
• Electrical Engineering Diploma and/or prior work experience with communication‑based train control system signalling experience
• Aptitude and openness to learn
• Ability to work independently in the cell
• Team player and good communicator

Skills

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word
2. Able to read and write in English proficiently
3. Training will be provided on operating procedures and relevant system knowledge

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.