TBM M&E MANAGER

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

Responsibilities

1. Lead, coordinate, and supervise site M&E engineers, mechanical/electrical supervisors, and technicians supporting 24/7 tunnelling site operations.

2. Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), site pre-assembly, assembly, testing, commissioning, excavation drives, and dismantling of large-diameter TBMs (EPB, Slurry, and/or Hard Rock).

3. 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.

4. 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).

5. 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.

6. Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RAMS), Safe Work Procedures, and operational logs to ensure 100% compliance with MOM, BCA, and LTA requirements.

7. Coordinate actively with client representatives (e.g., LTA, PUB), main contractors, equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and statutory authorities.

Requirements

• 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.