Depot Shift Manager

Job Purpose

• To plan, organize and optimize available resources within Rolling Stock Branch to ensure train availability and equipment performance meet the set targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise the teams in the preventive & corrective maintenance of the Trains 
• Review and manage train faults.
• Lead, manage and supervise the teams in troubleshooting.
• Analyze and verify the Preventive Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance works and defects/faults raised.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the section.
• Administration and control of staff within the Preventive Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance Teams.
• Raise incident/accident reports.
• Administration of work carried out by contractor e.g. escort for downloading of logs, etc.
• Assist Section Manager in the management of train faults, incidents and emergencies occurring on mainline.    
• Review preventive & corrective maintenance performed by staff on Trains / Locomotives.
• Review and update Work Instruction and reports periodically.
• Manage urgent check and fleet wide activities as when required.
• Assist Section Manager in coordinating work with other sections, e.g. Rail Ops, Signaling, Comms, and RS with regards to mainline train faults.
• Assist Section Manager for the proper maintenance of the Trains / Depot Equipment.
• Responsible for safety of staff under his charge, conducting tool box meeting/audits, dissemination of safety messages and staff work in accordance to safety procedures.
• Leader for productivity improvement, cost reduction and innovations for his team through KAIZEN.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Polytechnic diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Marine/ etc.) or equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Preferably 5 year's relevant experience in the railway environment.

Skills

• Leadership qualities
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Supervisory experience in handling a team of technical staffs
• Basic computer skills e.g. Ms Word, Ms Excel 
• Maintenance Management System usage