Technical Officer (Comms)

Job Purpose

The Technical Officer is responsible for carrying out maintenance work on the communication systems, contributing to the safe and reliable operation of the Railway.

Responsibilities

Technical Officer’s duties and responsibilities are as listed below. The list is not comprehensive and related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

1. Carry out maintenance of the Communication systems for North South / East West Line OCC, to ensure that the safety, reliability, and availability of the systems meet the standards agreed with the Authority.
2. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the work instructions and procedures.
3. Carry out proper housekeeping, always ensure safety and security of Communication Maintenance Offices (CMO) and Communication Equipment Rooms (CER) and any other site related to communication system
4. Perform supervision work when LTA/ SMRT contractors are working in the Communication
5. Equipment Rooms and any other site related to communication system
6. Supervising a team and coaching of new staff for STO.
7. Carry out overtime work when necessary to resolve urgent system fault when necessary
8. Carry out any other tasks as and when assigned and directed by Supervisors

Qualifications & Work Experience

Qualifications and work experience include:

• NITEC/ Higher NITEC in Electrical/Electronic/Railway related field - related experience is preferred.

• Applicants without work experience are welcome to apply.

• Applicants should be able to work independently.

• Able to work on a 24/7 rotating shift roster system.

• Ability to identify colours.

• Fit and able to climb staircases and ladders, stand for sufficient duration (4 hours) to accomplish the required maintenance works.

• Lift and handle equipment or spares of up to 25kg

• Vaccination for essential frontline workers because work must be performed on-site and involve being in close proximity to co-workers.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Communication Auxiliary Systems / Communication Backbone System / Radio System / Travel Information System / Video Surveillance System Maintenance

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures in work instructions

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance

• Understanding of spare management

Generic skills include:

• Excellent multitasking skills

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

• Team player

• Good time-management skills

• Great interpersonal and communication skills