Engineering Technical Trainer

Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport company in Singapore seeks a Technical Trainer to deliver training to vehicle technicians and apprentices. Responsibilities include planning and providing training, evaluating course effectiveness, and engaging with management to enhance engineering functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, relevant training qualifications, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to impact the quality of engineering services significantly.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Technical certification in various bus systems.
• Flexibility in working hours for operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training to vehicle technicians and apprentices.
• Identify training needs and devise training plans.
• Conduct risk assessments for new equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Technology

Mechatronics

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Technology

Diploma with relevant years of experience

Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)

Tools

Diagnostic software

Computer systems for engineering

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the technical training delivery to our vehicle technicians to ensure they are adequately skilled to maintain a fleet of buses to the standards expected by Tower Transit Singapore. This requires an experienced trainer who is technically competent and able to identify engineering faults and also deliver a training plan that meets our operational needs.

Responsible for passing working knowledge to engineering technicians, working closely with the engineering management team to improve and consolidate on procedures that impact on the quality of engineering functions in Singapore.

Instrumental in providing a path for the concept and fulfilment of continuous professional development throughout the business. Provide a high level of on-the-ground support to diagnose and mentor technicians on vehicles where problems are outside that normally experienced. Heavily involved in the on-going development of trainees and college interns throughout their term of learning.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Responsible for training vehicle technicians, apprentices and interns in accordance with Tower Transit standard operating procedures, using hand held data capture devices if applicable. This will specifically include, but will not be limited to vehicle ramps, CCTV systems, BTS and CFMS equipment, engine management systems and multiplex systems.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with new vehicle systems and maintenance procedures, drawing attention to any new practices, equipment and training requirements.
• Provide expert opinion when reviewing the diagnosis of vehicle faults and specifying the correct method of repair and parts to be used, recording the scheduled time required to complete the work arising for each defect identified.
• Work closely with the Workshop Planning Manager, Engineering Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Engineering Support Manager to identify any training needs with any personnel.
• Action the training plan as set by TTS and liaise closely with engineering management to ensure the plan is fulfilled.
• To be fully conversant with individual vehicle history, paying particular attention to recurring defects to analyse the training required.
• To be familiar with modern repair techniques and the use of electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment (i.e. brake rolling road tester, smoke meter, headlight alignment tester, engine oil sampling and diagnostic laptop equipment).
• Lead the Engineering Supervisors and Diagnostic Engineers in providing guidance and supervision to all engineering trainees (apprentices) across the business, including guidance on how to complete tasks within the workshop environment.
• To have the relevant knowledge of computerised engineering systems with the input and extraction of relevant data.
• Participate in risk assessments for new equipment and vehicles.
• Responsible for advising the relevant engineering manager of any factors directly affecting the daily schedule of programmed work.
• To inform the workshop planning manager of any compromises of company maintenance procedures, or health and safety standards.
• Ensure a working knowledge of new engineering or health and safety legislation, or company policies which may affect the working environment, or vehicle maintenance regime.
• Provide support to all engineering trainees (apprentices) across the business, including guidance on how to complete tasks within the workshop environment.
• Train members of the engineering staff on a range of diagnostic systems that will enable accurate identification and rectification of faults.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties at the request of workshop planning manager, engineering manager and the Engineering Director.
• Organise and manage training courses for all engineering grades throughout the business and external clients.
• Deliver technical training to the engineering technicians, coach and mentor the technicians.
• Provide the company focal point for the Traineeship (apprentice training scheme at depot level) by supporting the Engineering Manager, organise and monitor technical college attendance, college exam results and deal with any specific issues arising with the trainee (apprentice) whilst at the college;
• Identify, in conjunction with the Engineering Manager, all engineering staff training requirements, maintaining a database of individual training needs against delivery;
• Evaluate training courses, working with providers to improve and develop suitable products for delivery to the engineering workforce;
• Ensure training course certificates are obtained and issued with a central record maintained; and
• Facilitate training courses, ensuring rooms and required facilities are available.
• Ensure Zero Industrial accident and compliance to all statutory and or governmental regulations.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, CONDITIONS SPECIFICATION

• Possess Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent or a Diploma with relevant years of experience.
• Possess Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).
• Qualification in Electric Vehicle maintenance & repair preferred.
• Possess technical & training certification in various bus systems.
• Important to be flexible in respect of working hours to ensure commitments to operational requirements are fulfilled.
• Confident and strong administrator, flexible and has a detailed knowledge of the engineering environment and the workings of the depots and buses. To be prepared to work and travel to any location within Singapore.
• Open, willing and able to receive additional specialist training.
• A strong communicator with an ability to coach others given the need to train engineers.
• Able to correctly use computers and associated systems to enable the full potential of the position to be realised to the benefit of engineering and the business as a whole.
• Computer literate with relevant experience in diagnostics and repair software;
• Understanding or a willingness to learn bus depot operational procedures and working practices;
• Candidate with ACLP certification would be preferred.
• Valid Class 4A / 4 Driving license would be preferred.