About the role
AI summarisedThe Section Manager, Power is responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of power supply systems, including 22KV, 750V, 415V, UPS, EPS, battery chargers, and trackside and depot equipment. The role involves ensuring system reliability, safety, and availability to support operational KPIs through effective maintenance strategies, technical guidance, staff leadership, budgeting, and compliance with quality procedures. The manager also leads staff development, oversees corrective and preventive maintenance, coordinates with external authorities, and ensures adherence to safety and authorization standards such as Certificate of Authorisation (COA).
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliability of the power system by implementing an effective and efficient maintenance strategy
- Provide technical advice and engineering studies support to line maintenance activities on improvement works through innovation and leveraging on new technology
- Align staff with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values through consistent communication and regular sharing sessions on progress and development of rollout plans
- Lead staff and Engineering Maintenance Manager (EMM) to meet KPIs and sustain high productivity by aligning manpower deployment with workload demands
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks according to work instruction and quality procedures (QP)
- Review processes and resources regularly
- Attend and analyse faults in the network and ensure corrective maintenance is targeted at the root cause
- Evaluate in-house work and outsourcing contractor work
- Coordinate with external parties and authorities on power-related matters and audits
Requirements
- At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in railway operation or maintenance
- Valid licence as Electrical PE and LEW will be an advantage
- Self-motivation, always striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence
- Ability to lead by example
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in and as a team
- Knowledge of Power System & Operation
- Experience with 22KV Switchgear
- Experience with Rectifier & Inverter
- Experience with 415V Switchboard, Battery & Charger
- Experience with 750V DC Switchgear
- Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Emergency Power Supply (EPS)
- Completion of MRT System Work Safety Course
- Knowledge of Electrical Safety
- Familiarity with Railway Operating Procedure (Maintenance)
- Completion of SFT & Familiarization / Interactive Session for COA