Section Manager, Power

SMRT Trains Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

SMRT Trains Ltd in Singapore seeks a senior Power Systems Engineer to manage operation and maintenance of power supply systems across 22kV, 750V, 415V, UPS, EPS, and related trackside equipment.

You will lead maintenance teams, develop maintenance strategies, ensure KPI targets, manage budgets, and drive safety and compliance through COA where applicable.

This role requires at least 5 years in railway operation or maintenance, and a licensed Electrical PE/LEW is advantageous.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in railway operation or maintenance.

Responsibilities

To ensure the reliability of the power system by implementing an effective and efficient maintenance strategy.

Skills

Power System & Operation

22KV Switchgear

Rectifier & Inverter

415V Switchboard, Battery & Charger

750V DC Switchgear

UPS & EPS

MRT System

Work Safety Course

Electrical Safety

Railway Operating Procedure

COA Familiarization

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 description

Job Purpose

To professionally manage the operation and maintenance of power supply system, ensuring 22KV, 750V, 415V, UPS, EPS, battery charger, trackside equipment, depot equipment and associated system and are safe, reliable and available to support Division's and Company's KPI.

Responsibilities

To ensure the reliability of the power system by implementing an effective and efficient maintenance strategy
To provide technical advice and engineering studies support to the line maintenance activities on improvement works through innovation and leveraging on new technology
To align the staff with the company's Vision, Mission, and Core Values through consistent communication and regular sharing sessions on the progress and development of rollout plans
To lead the staffs and Engineering Maintenance Manager (EMM) to meet KPIs and sustain high productivity by:
- Aligning manpower deployment with workload demands
- Ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks according to work instruction and quality procedures (QP)
- Reviewing processes and resource regularly
- Attend and analyse faults in the network and ensure that corrective maintenance is targeted at the root cause
- Evaluating in-housework and outsourcing contractor work
- Holding regular branch meetings
- Coordinating with external parties and authorities on power-related matters and audits
To train and develop staff to be competent and proficient in their respective areas of work and prepare them for career advancement through Individual Development Program
To attain Certificate of Authorisation (COA) and ensure staffs to attain COA to perform authorised switching based on internal Quality QP
To prepare the annual budget and ensure that expenditures are tracked and monitored so that they are within allocated financial budgets for both Capital & Operating accounts
To develop a cyclical replacement plan or overhaul plan of the power equipment according to OEM recommendations
To empower the teams to perform Kaizen projects
To handle staff matters, provide counselling, and conduct staff appraisals as needed