Executive/Senior Engineer, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

SMRT Trains Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport operator in Singapore is seeking a qualified Engineer to enhance the safety and reliability of its railway infrastructure. You will lead workflow improvements and work closely with teams on various railway projects. The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering and strong leadership skills, along with proficiency in diagnostic methods and tools. This role requires flexibility in shift timing and an analytical mindset to ensure the robust functioning of the railway system.

Qualifications

• Previous Railway System experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work in different shift timings as required.

Responsibilities

• Work in any SMRT depots, tracks or facilities.
• Support division's efforts to achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators.
• Identify safety and reliability concerns and develop solutions.
• Draft technical work instructions for maintenance activities.
• Assist in planning of annual budget and workplan.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostics and reliability engineering methods

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in MATLAB

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics / Civil & Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

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. We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service & Safety and Excellence. SMRT is committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for our commuters.

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.