Senior Fleet Maintenance & Reliability Planner

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

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.