Senior M&E Manager - TBM & Underground Systems

KSLC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KSLC PTE. LTD. invites a senior mechanical/electrical engineering leader to supervise site M&E engineers, supervisors, and technicians supporting 24/7 tunnelling operations. You will oversee FAT, pre-assembly, testing, and commissioning of large-diameter TBMs and related underground systems.

Role requires hands-on TBM/underground plant experience, safety leadership, and ability to coordinate with clients and OEMs across shifts. Attractive Singapore-based package for a seasoned professional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in mechanized tunnel construction and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct supervisory or managerial experience on large-diameter tunnel projects.
• Direct, hands-on operational involvement in TBM M&E systems, temporary services, slurry circuits, heavy industrial hydraulics, automation/PLC diagnostics, and underground plant logistics.
• Certification in Building Construction Safety Supervisor (BCSS / BCSS Tunnel) or equivalent site safety leadership credential is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in underground site environments and support operational requirements across rotating shifts or project cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise site M&E engineers, mechanical/electrical supervisors, and technicians supporting 24/7 tunnelling site operations.
• Oversee FAT, site pre-assembly, assembly, testing, commissioning, excavation drives, and dismantling of large-diameter TBMs (EPB, Slurry, and/or Hard Rock).
• Direct the installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of specialized support plants, including Slurry Treatment Plants (STP), Water Treatment Plants (WTP), batching facilities, high-capacity cooling systems, and air compressor stations.
• Plan, design, and maintain critical underground temporary services, including high-voltage power distribution, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, tunnel lighting, ventilation ducting, dewatering pumps, and communication networks. Manage continuous and vertical belt conveyors, locomotives, and Multi-Service Vehicles (MSVs).
• Formulate and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules; monitor cutterhead wear, disc cutter consumption models, and critical spare parts inventory to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RAMS), Safe Work Procedures, and operational logs to ensure 100% compliance with MOM, BCA, and LTA requirements.
• Coordinate actively with client representatives (e.g., LTA, PUB), main contractors, equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and statutory authorities.

Skills

Team leadership

TBM M&E

PLC diagnostics

Underground logistics

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

KSLC PTE. LTD. invites a senior mechanical/electrical engineering leader to supervise site M&E engineers, supervisors, and technicians supporting 24/7 tunnelling operations. You will oversee FAT, pre-assembly, testing, and commissioning of large-diameter TBMs and related underground systems.

Role requires hands-on TBM/underground plant experience, safety leadership, and ability to coordinate with clients and OEMs across shifts. Attractive Singapore-based package for a seasoned professional.