Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead — Trains & Reliability

SMRT Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Trains Ltd is seeking a seasoned maintenance leader to plan, organize and optimize resources for Rolling Stock at Mandai Depot. You will oversee PM/CM teams, review faults, mentor staff and drive safety and efficiency on mainline trains.

The role requires a degree or poly diploma in Engineering with 3–5 years railway experience. You’ll coordinate with sections like Operations, Signaling and RS, and help manage budgets and spares.

Qualifications

• University Degree or Polytechnic diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Marine/ etc.) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Preferably 3-5 year’s relevant experience in the railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise the teams in the Preventive Maintenance (PM) of the Trains.
• Lead, manage and supervise the teams in the Corrective Maintenance (CM) of Trains.
• Review and manage train faults.
• Lead, manage and supervise the teams in troubleshooting.
• Analyze and verify the PM/CM works and defects/faults raised.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the section.
• Manage tools, calibration, and spares procurement.
• Administration and control of staff within the PM / CM Teams.
• Raise incident/accident reports.
• Administration of work carried out by contractor e.g. escort for downloading of logs, etc.
• Assist Section Manager in the management of train faults, incidents and emergencies occurring on mainline.
• Review preventive & corrective maintenance performed by staff on Trains / Locomotives.
• Review and update Work Instructions (WI) / Work Report (WR) / Risk Assessment (RA) periodically.
• Raise WONs as and when necessary.
• Manage urgent check and fleet wide activities as when required.
• Assist Section Manager in coordinating work with other sections, e.g. Rail Operations, Signaling, Communications, and RS with regards to mainline train faults.
• Assist in budget planning, training requirement of staff, spares availability.
• Perform RS staff functions (e.g. certification of M/Cs, leave applications, monetary claims etc.)
• Assist Section Manager for the proper maintenance of the Trains / Depot Equipment.
• Responsible for safety of staff under his charge, conducting tool box meeting/audits, dissemination of safety messages and staff work in accordance to safety procedures.
• Leader for productivity improvement, cost reduction and innovations for his team through KAIZEN.
• Mentor for staffs.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Safety Compliance

KAIZEN

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or poly diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/Marine) or equivalent

Job description

SMRT Trains Ltd is seeking a seasoned maintenance leader to plan, organize and optimize resources for Rolling Stock at Mandai Depot. You will oversee PM/CM teams, review faults, mentor staff and drive safety and efficiency on mainline trains.

The role requires a degree or poly diploma in Engineering with 3–5 years railway experience. You’ll coordinate with sections like Operations, Signaling and RS, and help manage budgets and spares.