Senior / Executive, Maintenance Planning & Support

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Buses Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior/Executive, Maintenance Planning & Support to lead fault analysis, maintenance data reviews and reliability improvements across bus fleets. You will manage projects, coordinate trials, develop standards, and work with OEMs, suppliers and internal teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

Diploma or degree in engineering and 5–8+ years in maintenance or fleet engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in maintenance or fleet engineering (Senior role: typically, 5–8+ years).

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on bus systems.
• Analyse failure trends to reduce repeat defects.
• Provide technical support to depots and maintenance teams.
• Recommend improvements to enhance fleet reliability, availability, and safety.
• Support and manage engineering projects, including modifications, upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Support heavy maintenance programmes, fleet introductions, and engineering changes.
• Track progress and prepare technical updates and reports.
• Plan and conduct trials for new components, systems, or maintenance solutions.
• Define trial objectives, collect data, and assess performance outcomes.
• Coordinate trial activities with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure trials comply with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Act as the engineering interface with bus OEMs and suppliers on technical matters.
• Coordinate investigations and corrective actions with OEMs.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, and Safety teams.
• Prepare technical specifications and scope of work for engineering‑related tenders.
• Support tender evaluations, including technical compliance reviews and clarification with vendors.
• Provide technical recommendations for award decisions in accordance with governance requirements.

Skills

Bus systems knowledge

Fault analysis

Tender writing

MS Office

SAP PM

OEM engagement

Public transport experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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Senior / Executive, Maintenance Planning & Support

Responsibilities

1) Maintenance Engineering & Fault Analysis

• Perform fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on bus systems and components.
• Analyse failure trends and maintenance data to reduce repeat defects.
• Provide technical support to depots and maintenance teams.
• Recommend improvements to enhance fleet reliability, availability, and safety.

2) Projects & Modification Management

• Support and manage engineering projects, including modifications, upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Support heavy maintenance programmes, fleet introductions, and engineering changes.
• Track progress and prepare technical updates and reports.

3) Trials, Testing & Validation

• Plan and conduct trials for new components, systems, or maintenance solutions.
• Define trial objectives, collect data, and assess performance outcomes.
• Coordinate trial activities with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure trials comply with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Act as the engineering interface with bus OEMs and suppliers on technical matters.
• Coordinate investigations and corrective actions with OEMs.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, and Safety teams.
• Prepare technical specifications and scope of work for engineering‑related tenders.
• Support tender evaluations, including technical compliance reviews and clarification with vendors.
• Provide technical recommendations for award decisions in accordance with governance requirements.

6) Maintenance Standards & System Setup

• Develop, review, and improve maintenance checklists and task content.
• Maintain and update maintenance plans, checklists, and engineering data in maintenance systems (e.g. SAP PM).
• Ensure maintenance task content reflects OEM recommendations, trial outcomes, and field learnings.
• Support reliability improvement through defect analysis and corrective actions.
• Recommend process or technical changes to improve component performance and lifecycle cost.
• Maintain engineering documentation and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in maintenance or fleet engineering
  (Senior role: typically, 5–8+ years)

Skills

• Knowledge of bus systems such as engine, traction motor, driveline, braking, and electrical systems.
• Experience in fault analysis, trials, and technical evaluations.
• Exposure to tender specification writing and technical evaluation is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP PM or maintenance systems preferred.
• Able to work effectively with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated or public‑transport environments is a plus.

SMRT Buses Ltd, a subsidiary of SMRT Corporation, is one of Singapore’s major public bus operators. Anchored on our core competencies in operations, maintenance and training bus professionals, we operate bus services and manage bus depots and interchanges.

As the second largest public bus service operator in Singapore, we strive to deliver the best‑in‑class commuter experience by valuing commuters as our operational focus, developing our people as a key differentiator and innovating as an enabling strategy.

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.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North‑South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well‑being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence