Rail Power - Power Engineer

SBS Transit Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Transit Limited is seeking a seasoned professional to manage and maintain the Power and Electrical Services System for MRT operations. You will ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while driving cost-effective maintenance programs.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and ideally 5+ years in power distribution and electrical services within rail environments, with strong vendor and contract oversight capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and electrical services.
• Experience in rail transportation environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Power and Electrical Services System to ensure safety, reliability and availability meet MRT regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all equipment is operated and maintained per manufacturer recommendations and legislative requirements.
• Plan and implement a cost effective and comprehensive maintenance program.
• Achieve Operational goals for Power Supply availability and reliability.
• Develop and regularly revise Work Instructions in line with procedures, regulations and standards.
• Participate in handling complex investigative tasks, identifying root causes and managing repairs.
• Manage non-executive staff including selection, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, and training.
• Liaise with external agencies on Power Supply system matters.
• Prepare, evaluate and oversee maintenance contracts, including certifying contractor work, invoices, POs and variations.
• Procure tools, spares and services for system operation, including obsolescence studies.
• Ensure safe work conditions and access for Maintenance activities.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of equipment and ensure specifications are met.
• Participate in Failure Review and Corrective Action implementation.
• Contribute to asset management plans, budgets and monitoring asset performance.
• Supervise project initiatives and modifications, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Undertake tasks and projects assigned by Head of Department.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical services

Rail environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibility

• Manage and maintain the Power and Electrical Services System so as to ensure that the safety, reliability and availability of such services meet all regulatory requirements for MRT operation.
• Ensure that all equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and in compliance with legislative requirements.
• Plan and implement a cost effective and comprehensive maintenance program.
• Achieve Operational goals for Power Supply availability and reliability.
• Develop and regularly revise Work Instructions in accordance with approved documented procedures, regulations, manufacturer recommendations, industry best practices and other relevant standards.
• Participate in handling complex investigative tasks, identifying root causes and managing comprehensive repair works.
• Responsible for the management of non-executive staff including participation in the selection process, handling disciplinary actions, conducting performance review, as well as involvement in staff training and development.
• Liaise with external agencies on all matters pertaining to the Power Supply system and its equipment.
• Prepare, evaluate and oversee maintenance contracts inclusive of certifying outsourced maintenance contractor's work, invoices, purchase order and variation order.
• Procure all necessary tools, spares and services pertaining to the system operation, including conducting obsolescence studies and implementing followup plans.
• Ensure safe work conditions and access for Main line and Depot maintenance activities.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of equipment, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to specifications.
• Participate in Failure Review and Corrective Action implementation.
• Participate in the formulation of asset management plans, preparation of associated budgets and monitoring of asset performance.
• Supervise project initiatives and modification tasks, including detailed planning, execution and monitoring to ensure compliance to specifications and objectives.
• Undertake and manage tasks and projects assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

• Possess a Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University
• Preferably at least 5 years of practical experience in power distribution and electrical services, preferably in a rail transportation environment