Assistant Engineer, C1368

Job Purpose

Reporting to Engineer, the PWY AE shall carry out duties and authorities as delegated to him, ensuring that work is well executed in terms of safety and quality. He/She shall supervise a group of contractors to carry out renewal works so as to ensure a safe and reliable railway system.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a PWY AE shall include but not limited to the following:
•    Require to work day or night shift including weekends as assigned based on roster planned one month in advance, subjected to last minute changes.
•    Perform the duties of Possession Master (PM) and Person-In-Charge (PIC). This include but are not limited to the following:

o    Must have clear and good vision of a minimum of 250 meters to check the sighting distances and train timings and not colour blind.
o    Must have good hearing for hazard identification and to maintain communication on-site and via portable radio in a working environment with back ground noise.
o    Be able to identify and distinguish various types of signage on track
o    Carry out risk assessment based on site conditions to ensure safety of the working group.
o    Book in at the respective depot or station for access to tracks.
o    Make sure that track safety protection (arrangement of possession limit, implementation of traction power arrangements, testing of traction power, installation of SCDs/SCCs/RRBCs and securing of points) are in place before commencing work.
o    Know the scope of work to be performed.
o    Be clear about traction power arrangements and limits so as to ensure that all staff are protected from trains and traction power.
o    Conduct mandatory Tool-box Brief to all members of the working party. 
o    Conduct radio check and maintain communications with all relevant parties.
o    Ensure that all members in the working party put on company approved high-visibility vests and have other correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
o    Be responsible for the safety and behavior of the working party within the possession.
o    Ensure that working party does not stray to another track outside the approved work site.
o    Conduct line clear and ensure no oil spillage onto rail from machines and no tools or equipment are left on track.

•    Conduct pre-checks on Contractor’s equipment and tools to ensure that they are calibrated and in good working condition prior to work commencement.
•    Witness and ensure that track works carried out by Contractors are in accordance to Method Statement and Specifications.
•    Assist Engineer to conduct incident investigation, gathering of evidence and compilation of incident report.
•    Prepare and submit daily work report.

Qualifications & Work Experience

•    NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma
•    Required to undergo training at SMRT Institute..

Skills

•    Able to lead, manage and guide large work groups.
•    Able to work independently, communicate effectively and good team player.
•    With self-motivation, always striving to improve and meet a standard of excellence.