Head of Engineering

• Lead and manage the engineering department to ensure all assets and systems support reliable, safe, and efficient revenue operations.
  
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes in accordance with OEM specifications, statutory requirements, and best practices.
  
• Monitor engineering performance indicators (availability, reliability, safety) to meet annual service targets and regulatory expectations.
  
• Ensure readiness and effective operation of the project maintenance depot facility in Johor for stabling, inspection, and maintenance of trains and infrastructure.
  

• Develop and implement short- and long-term engineering strategies to support operational readiness and sustainability of the transportation.
  
• Set performance objectives for all engineering sections, monitor outcomes, and initiate corrective actions as needed to meet KPIs.
  
• Provide strategic input into company-wide projects, including system upgrades, lifecycle asset planning, and engineering innovation initiatives.
  

• Lead the development of a multi-skilled, high-performing engineering workforce through targeted training, performance evaluation, and continuous learning.
  
• Ensure technical competency certification and readiness of staff in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and operational excellence within the engineering department.
  

• Develop and manage engineering department budgets, including OPEX and CAPEX, to support efficient resource allocation and cost optimization.
  
• Monitor financial performance, manage variances, and ensure manpower and material resources are optimally deployed.
  
• Oversee contract management for third-party engineering services, spares procurement, and maintenance vendors in line with procurement policies.
  

• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and technical regulations from Malaysian and Singaporean authorities (e.g., APAD, LTA).
  
• Lead engineering governance, audits, safety cases, and assurance documentation to maintain operational certification and integrity.
  
• Champion a proactive approach to risk identification, system assurance, and incident prevention within all engineering functions.
  

• Promote the adoption of digital tools (e.g., CMMS, IoT monitoring, digital twins) to enhance asset reliability and maintenance intelligence.
  
• Lead the engineering input into future system expansion, technology upgrades, and innovations that support service resilience and customer satisfaction.
  
• Collaborate with OEMs, regulators, and shareholder partners to adopt international best practices and technical advancements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Civil Engineering preferred).
  
• Registered
  with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or equivalent.
  
• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA, Engineering Management) and certifications in RAMS, Asset Management, or Project Management are advantageous.
  
• Minimum 15 years relevant
  engineering experience in railway or transit systems, with at least 5 years in
  senior leadership.
  
• Strong background in system integration, maintenance operations, engineering governance, and depot management.
  
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a safety-critical and regulated environment.
  
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo or equivalent.
  
• Familiar with CBTC, SCADA, OCS, AFC, and depot management systems.
  
• Understanding of digital twin technologies, predictive analytics, and IoT-based condition monitoring.
  
• Awareness of cybersecurity and safety-integrated rail systems.