Executive/Senior Engineer, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineer to enhance the safety and reliability of railway infrastructure. This role involves leading efficiency improvements in inspection and maintenance activities while providing technical advice and troubleshooting complex issues. The ideal candidate will engage with contractors and stakeholders to meet operational standards and conduct training to develop expertise within the team. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to projects that ensure safe and efficient railway operations. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering fields from a recognized institution.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of all duties and projects.
• Identify and solve safety and reliability concerns.
• Support project design specifications and budget planning.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability Engineering Methods

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making Abilities

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Purpose

Enhance the safety and reliability of the railway infrastructure system by leading workflow effectiveness and efficiency improvement of its inspection, maintenance, and other supplementary activities. Subject to deployment, the scope can include the track, third rail, point, viaduct, tunnel, station and/or depot infrastructure assets. Conduct defect troubleshooting, failure analysis, reliability trending, engineering studies, maintenance/renewal planning, asset management planning, supply chain management planning, and/or develop solutions to problem statements identified. Provide technical advice to team members as well as resolve complex issues pertaining to the railway infrastructure and/or frontline engineering train faults.

Involved in the engagement and management of contractors and stakeholders in ensuring the achievement of operating standards and quality standards. Conduct training, assessment and develop training material in his/her area of expertise as required. Subject to business needs, professional development, and/or succession planning, be rotated within or across divisions.

Responsibilities

1. Work in any SMRT depots, tracks or facilities.
2. Work in rotating or fixed shifts.
3. Support the division’s efforts to achieve daily, short-term, and long-term objectives and Key Performance Indicators.
4. Responsible to ensure the timely completion of all duties and/or projects.
5. Work effectively with Operations and Maintenance staff from the Lines as well as other engineering and projects departments to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient daily operations.
6. Identify safety and reliability concerns of the railway infrastructure system and develop solutions.
7. Draft technical work instructions for preventive and corrective maintenance activities and/or quality procedures.
8. Identify, propose, and implement cost effective technologies, and/or changes to process and/or maintenance regime to enhance railway infrastructure system performance.
9. Support LTA and SMRT projects in reviewing project design specifications and ensure their adequacy for the safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability.
10. Assist in planning of annual budget and workplan.
11. Undertake any other tasks or functions supplementary to the performance of the works assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics / Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution. Previous Railway System experience would be advantageous.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Comfortable to work hands-on in office and site environment alongside other Engineers, Assistant Engineers and Technical Officers. Must also be able to work in different shift timings, when required. Adept with diagnostics and reliability engineering methods such as FMECA, Fault Tree analysis, Weibull analysis and Damage Tolerance Analysis, etc. Proficient at Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency in Python and MATLAB would be advantageous. Strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Effective organizational and planning skills. Fluent in written and oral communication skills in English.