Left: Kishen Kumar s/o Raj Kumar, SMRT Trains
Right: Teng Jin Li, SBS Transit
1. As Power Engineers, our role involves the maintenance of high voltage and low voltage systems that power the movement of trains and operations of the rail network, and the engineering work to monitor, analyse and improve the reliability of the power system. In short, we oversee and safeguard the power and supply for our railway to provide uninterrupted train service to commuters.
2. I perform preventive and corrective maintenance on power equipment to ensure smooth power supply. Analysing trend maintenance data is also part of my job as I track the health condition of power equipment for early detection of deterioration.
3. Looking at ways to improve reliability is also part of my role as I analyse projected justifications of prospective projects, to ensure that our assets are renewed or replaced within the tolerances of the equipment’s lifecycle. I also work closely with other teams such as System Management to carry out Asset Condition Assessments, Lifecycle Costing and Life Extension studies to balance and maximise the performance of an asset to its cost of operation.
4. Public Transportation is an important part of our daily lives for many of us. The decisions we make today on the operation and maintenance of our systems will have a lasting impact on the commuters using our services on a daily basis. I wish to be in a position where I can impact journeys and lives daily. Therefore, joining the public rail sector was a clear choice for me.
To like-minded individuals who are interested in the public transport sector, the SGRail Industry scholarship will certainly help you to fulfil your career aspirations. The scholarship offers a unique work exposure to both the public and private sectors. With LTA, you can work on the planning, designing and commissioning phases of the rail systems; while with the public transport operators, you can cover strong on-site rail engineering domains like Signalling & Communications, Rolling Stock and Permanent Way maintenance. This exclusive experience provides a holistic view of the industry and deepens your understanding of the rail sector.
5. For me, the most fulfilling part of my job is knowing that I have the ability to influence the future of our Rail Transport System. The rail sector is a sunrise industry with diverse career opportunities such as rail engineering, system engineering, maintenance operations and project engineering to explore and develop my career in. The SGRail Industry scholarship provides you with such opportunities to develop your skills in different areas and make a “RAIL” impact in the sector. If you are passionate about the rail industry and desire to make a difference, this is definitely the perfect scholarship for you.
