Power Services Controller

Job Purpose

Power Services Controller (PSCO) works closely with the Chief Controller (CC) in Operation Control Centre (OCC) to monitor and control via SCS system for Electrical Power System (22kV AC, 415V AC & 750V DC) and the Environmental Control System (Air Conditioning and Tunnel Ventilation Systems). PSCO also monitors and controls via additional SCADA and iFIS system for power equipment’s Condition Monitoring and touch voltage protection monitoring and control respectively. PSCO is a key player to restore any power tripping and to facilitate a safe passage for passenger evacuation during any emergency to provide safe and reliable train service to our commuters.

Responsibilities

The PSCO position will be deployed to either the North-South & East-West Line (NSEWL) or Circle Line (CCL) with the following duties and responsibilities.

Comply with all the Safety Requirements:

• Work closely with CC instruction(s) and adhere to all safety requirements pertaining to all traction on/off operations.
• Follow the Permit-to-Work (PTW) Procedures and switching communication with front-line maintenance staff in relation to safe switching / isolation / re-energization for preventive maintenance work.
• Follow all safety requirements and work instructions under SMRT LEW instruction / supervision for all 22kV remote switching.

Achieve the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Facilitate Power and ECS engineering work activities at night and carry out preparatory works for Train revenue services in the morning.
• Monitor closely all alarms and tripping/fault occurrences with prompt coordination with the front-line maintenance staff to follow up.
• Response to any tripping/emergency with priority to:

o Facilitate all remote isolation of fault and safe power restoration according to safety requirement under SMRT LEW instruction / supervision and consent from CC within stipulated KPI.
o Carry out Emergency Mode remote switching of Tunnel Ventilation System according to Work Instructions (WI) in the event of fire & evacuation situation.

Provide ancillary support:

• Perform system function test / OCC Exercises / Project Testing & Commissioning
• Assist in the review of WIs and operation procedures periodically.
• Participate in constructive and improvement work via Kaizen project.
• Perform any other tasks or functions which are ancillary or additional to the assigned work.

Physical requirements:

• Able to multi-task with good command and control.
• Able to stay calm under stress (copes well with OCC environment).
• Able to work on a Shift Roster system in accordance with the MOM guidelines and Collective Agreement.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Qualifications and work experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Technician Electrical License (LEW Grade 8) would be an added advantage.
• Preferably with 2 or more years of electrical working experience.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Good Electrical Engineering knowledge (proficient with single-line diagram).
• Basic knowledge of SCADA.

Generic skills include:

• Critical problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside of the team.
• Good time-management skill (good time discipline).

SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore’s first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.