Section Head of Rolling Stock Component Workshop - Component Service Centre

SBS Transit Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transport services provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and repair operations for rolling stock components. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in Railway Engineering or maintenance. Responsibilities include managing maintenance budgets, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing technical support to various departments. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Preferably with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Railway Engineering/Maintenance/Electronics Repair or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computer hardware or/and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall maintenance activities of the Rolling Stock Component Workshop.
• Develop and sustain maintenance capabilities of the workshop.
• Forecast and manage the budget expenditure of the section.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards.
• Provide technical support to other departments.
• Manage section logistics and spare availability.
• Interface with NEL and DTL departments on technical issues.

Skills

Strong Communication

Writing

Analytical

Problem-solving

Training and Development

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Primary Objectives of Position

• Manage the overall maintenance/repair/overhaul activities of the Rolling Stock Component Workshop to ensure availability of trains for NEL and DTL operation.
• Develop and sustain the maintenance capabilities of the workshop
• Forecast and manage the budget expenditure of the section.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in a safe and reliable manner.
• Provide an effective technical support service to other Departments or Sections, including development and control of an overall maintenance plan, procedures and technical documentation and provision of regular performance information.
• Ensure that staff and contractors within the workshop are adequately trained and competent to perform their tasks safely and proficiently in the railway environment.
• Overall-in-charge of all engineering projects in the section

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure individual roles, functions and responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated.
• Manage section budget resources to maximize maintenance outcomes and improve stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide advice and support to the HOD and Executive management as required.
• Identifying areas for improvement through training and development programmes.
• Manage, lead, and motivate the section to achieve reliability, quality, cost and availability targets to meet customer needs.
• Manage the serviceability of the equipment.
• Ensure the section plan and administer the maintenance logistics such as procure components and spares, send items for vendor repair, etc to ensure spare availability.
• Ensure that sufficient spares levels are maintained at all times to support mainline operation.
• Interface with NEL and DTL departments, vendor and LTA on technical issues.
• Any other tasks assigned by superior(s).
• The above activities are no means exhaustive and are subjected to amendment whenever is needed.

Specific Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with SBST’s Safety, Health and Security Policies
• To ensure technical staff are competent, trained and certified to perform the servicing works.
• To ensure that the maintenance and modifications work performed on the equipment and repairable by the workshop is in compliance with the safety standards and operating specifications.
• Responsible for the ensuring of the implementation Safety within the section.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university or polytechnic.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• Preferably with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Railway Engineering/Maintenance/Electronics Repair or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong Communication, Writing, Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Training and Development, preferably with full ACTA qualification
• Conversant in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of computer hardware or/and software applications.

Attributes (functional & leadership competencies)

• Highly motivated and resourceful team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Analytical and meticulous