Branch Manager, Track Infrastructure Maintenance

Company description:

SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service & Safety and Excellence. SMRT is committed to providing safe, reliable, and comfortable service for our commuters.

Job description:

Job Purpose
The Branch Manager, Track Infrastructure Maintenance, is responsible for leading a team of Engineers in ensuring the safety and reliability of the SMRT Track and Third Rail system through Preventive, Corrective and Overhaul maintenance, and timely renewal planning. The BM will also collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders on engineering and maintenance efforts and ensure system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work in any of SMRT depots, tracks, or facilities.
• Work in rotating or fixed shifts (i.a.w. MOM guidelines).
• Provide leadership and management to Track Infrastructure Maintenance, monitoring system performance, identifying technical problems and concerns, and developing effective and sustainable solutions to deliver safe and dependable performance of the PWay system; ensuring that each system and sub-system is performing within the defined reliability targets.
• Ensure Branch KPIs and quality maintenance requirements are met, involving hands-on troubleshooting of faults, technical investigation, failure trend analysis, and interfacing with staff from other SMRT or LTA departments on technical issues.
• Review maintenance work processes to ensure efficient maintenance operations to deliver safe, reliable, timely, and efficient public transport.
• Analyse defect trends to identify reliability concerns, developing methods, proposing modifications, and improving maintenance strategies to overcome them.
• Review and update System Hazard log and Risk register.
• Identify and implement cost-effective technologies to enhance track and third rail system performance.
• Coach engineers to perform accurate diagnostics and develop sustainable engineering solutions to overcome reliability issues.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, learning, and development of the staff.
• Observe and report any safety concerns at the workplace.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronic / Civil / Structural Engineering from a recognised institution, with 10 years' working experience in managerial positions in a maintenance organisation.
• Previous Railway System experience would be advantageous.

Skills

• Able to communicate well, lead effectively, and be a good team leader.