Rail Safety Investigator

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transport in Singapore seeks a dedicated Rail Safety Investigator focusing on autonomous vehicles. You will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations into rail operations and autonomous vehicle incidents.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background, rail sector experience, and excellent analytical and leadership abilities. This role requires proactive involvement in safety recommendations, investigation planning, and technical research.

Join us at MOT to enhance Singapore's transport safety standards.

Qualifications

• Possess a professional qualification in Engineering.
• Experience related to the rail sector or autonomous vehicle systems.
• Relevant supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Capable of teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of rail and autonomous vehicle incidents.
• Gather evidence and interview witnesses.
• Plan and execute investigation logistics.
• Develop investigation procedures and legislation.
• Write clear investigation reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

Professional qualification in Engineering

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Job description

What the role is

Singapore is internationally renowned for our transport infrastructure and for being a global aviation and maritime hub. At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in our air, land and sea transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and Singaporeans’ quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our able MOT team in realising our vision of a global interconnected transport hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, do join us!

What you will be working on

The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is the independent investigation authority in Singapore responsible to the Ministry of Transport for the safety investigations of air, marine and rail accidents and incidents. The TSIB is looking for motivated and versatile Singapore citizens with dedication, diligence, patience and perseverance to join. As a Rail Safety Investigator with a focus on autonomous vehicles, you are responsible for carrying out TSIB investigations of accidents and incidents involving rail operations and autonomous vehicle operations. The investigation tasks include accessing accident/incident site, planning the investigation, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting investigation meetings, reporting on progress of investigation, identifying safety issues, determining the causal or contributing factors, making safety recommendations, and writing clear and robust investigation reports. You will also be involved in or responsible for operational planning, developing investigation procedures, updating investigation legislation, conducting investigation training, organising investigation logistics, procuring investigation equipment, researching into developments in investigation techniques, preparing discussion/policy papers and promoting safety to the rail and autonomous vehicle industries.

What we are looking for

• Possess a professional qualification in Engineering and have rail sector related experience and/or experience in the development and implementation of autonomous vehicle systems.
• Candidates with relevant supervisory experience will be preferred.
• You should have an open, inquisitive mind, and be capable of objective, analytical and critical thinking. You need to be a team player and have good interpersonal, communication, leadership and planning skills. You should have an interest in technical matters and safety issues that go beyond your specialty areas.
• You should be familiar with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. A reasonable level of IT literacy and understanding of PC architecture would be an added advantage.

About Ministry of Transport

The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore's land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).