Job Description

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. * 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.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the work instructions and procedures.
• 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
• Perform supervision work when LTA/ SMRT contractors are working in the Communication
• Equipment Rooms and any other site related to communication system
• Supervising a team and coaching of new staff for STO.
• Carry out overtime work when necessary to resolve urgent system fault when necessary
• 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

About SMRT Corporation
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, the East-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.
An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter - we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters - your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters - we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.
Come onboard the SMRT journey today.
Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles
Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence

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