Senior/Manager, E&L

Job Purpose

• To drive maintenance and operational engineering outcome for escalators and lift in the SMRT network. 
• To deliver high systems availability and reliability. The work scope spans across maintenance management, reliability engineering, technical document development and contract management.
• To lead the team (managers, engineers, assistant engineers and technical officers) to achieve the job scopes described.
• To liaise with SMRT Train agencies, Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT contractors to achieve the job scopes described.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing and accomplishing department goals and objectives, which support the organizational vision and direction.
• Manages and coordinates maintenance activities so as to ensure lift and escalators in the SMRT networks are operational, serviced, and ready to meet daily service requirements.
• Oversees the development, implementation and regulation of high quality maintenance strategy and regime for the upkeep of lift and escalators in the SMRT network.
• Implements quality control measures. Develops and monitors systems of checks for compliance to maintenance procedures and safety rules.
• Monitors maintenance of assets maintained by external contractors. Ensures that quality and safety are integrated into all aspects of subordinate responsibilities.
• Provides technical assistance and support to staff as required.
• Prepares annual department budgets; monitors operating expenses; make adjustments necessary for the achievement of budgetary goals
• Provides direction and oversight on maintenance training programs to alleviate deficiencies and increase competency level for staff or career advancement opportunities.
• Responsible for reviewing, implementing, and updating Working Instructions and Emergency Operations Procedures relating to a variety of emergency situations.
• Lead an Investigation Team for peculiar defects and major disruptions. 
• Other duties arising from business needs or as assigned.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Engineering or Science or Real Estate or equivalent. 
• Preferably with at least 8 - 10 years of relevant of experiences.

Skills

• Be self-motivated, resourceful and organized
• Able to work independently.
• Able to lead by example.
• Possess strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively and ability to work in and as a team.
• Experienced and is confident in managing contractor.