Assistant Engineer, R160A
About this role
Job Purpose
The Assistant Engineer is responsible for supporting project execution works within railway environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders across stations, trackside, and control centres.
Responsibilities
Assistant Engineer duties and responsibilities are as listed below. Note that the list is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet organisation needs.
- Apply and manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Permit-to-Access.
• PM/PIC for track access.
• Attend site surveys and ensure compliance with SMRT safety procedures.
• Serve as POC for installation works, including trackside cable laying.
• Act as POC for Testing & Commissioning (T&C) works in stations, OCC, and BOCC.
• Serve as POC for decommissioning activities.
• Verify as-built and final drawings at site.
• Support equipment handover to Maintenance.
• RFI inspection by Assisting in defect inspections and follow up on rectification works.
• Able to perform night shift
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Diploma in relevant engineering discipline, or NITEC in relevant engineering discipline with > 8 years railway and/or E&M experience.
Skills
• Strong attention to safety and compliance
• Good stakeholder coordination skills
• Problem-solving and site management ability
• Detail-oriented in documentation verification
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.
Company at a glance
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a leading public transport services provider in Singapore. As the nation's dominant rail operator, SMRT manages and operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. These services are complemented by its bus, taxi, and private hire vehicle operations. Through Kaizen, SMRT enhances lifestyles by creating vibrant transit destinations for commuters and the communities it serves. In addition, SMRT collaborates with Malaysia's Prasarana to design, build, and subsequently operate, and maintain the RTS Link, which will enhance cross-border connectivity between Singapore and Johor. SMRT's core values are encapsulated in the acronym R.I.S.E, which stands for Respect, Integrity, Safety, Service, and Excellence. SMRT is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and commuter-centric transport services.
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