Subsystem Engineer (Guideway) – Operations & Maintenance (East/ Up to $5k+) #HAC

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a capable Railway Maintenance Technician to join our operations in Singapore. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance of railway guideway structures, running surfaces and guiderails, and you will troubleshoot track switch machines and related mechanical/electrical systems to ensure safe railway operations.

The role requires experience in railway maintenance or related technical operations, strong problem‑solving and teamwork, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in railway maintenance and P-Way is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of railway guideway structures, running surfaces and guiderails.
• Maintain and troubleshoot track switch machines, power rails, expansion joints and related mechanical/electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to ensure track integrity, alignment and safe railway operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and recovery activities for guideway faults and equipment failures.
• Develop and review maintenance SOPs, ensuring compliance with railway safety procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for recurring technical issues.
• Manage critical spare parts, maintenance equipment and vendor/contractor activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with trackside safety requirements and operational standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

Working Arrangement: Rotating 12-hour shifts

Shift Pattern: 2 days day shift, 2 days off, 2 nights night shift, 2 days off

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of railway guideway structures, running surfaces and guiderails.
• Maintain and troubleshoot track switch machines, power rails, expansion joints and related mechanical/electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to ensure track integrity, alignment and safe railway operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and recovery activities for guideway faults and equipment failures.
• Develop and review maintenance SOPs, ensuring compliance with railway safety procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for recurring technical issues.
• Manage critical spare parts, maintenance equipment and vendor/contractor activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with trackside safety requirements and operational standards.

Requirements

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or a related discipline.
• Experience in railway maintenance, Permanent Way (P-Way), guideway systems or technical operations and maintenance is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis skills.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Good understanding of maintenance procedures, safety standards and root cause analysis.
• Able to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.