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Job Description – Rail Electrical Technician / Cable Termination TechnicianPosition TitleRail Electrical Technician / Cable Termination Technician Reporting ToProject Engineer / Site Supervisor / Site Manager Position OverviewThe Rail Electrical Technician / Cable Termination Technician is responsible for carrying out cable installation, cable termination, electrical wiring, equipment installation, modification, maintenance, testing support, and associated railway infrastructure works within Stations, Station Equipment Rooms (SER), Equipment Rooms (ER), Depots, Workshops, Trackside Areas, Tunnels, Viaducts, and Operational Railway Environments. The technician shall possess hands-on experience in electrical and signalling cable termination works and be capable of working independently or as part of a team during Engineering Hours (EH), possession activities, maintenance works, upgrading projects, and renewal projects. Key ResponsibilitiesCable Termination Works• Perform termination of signalling, electrical, communication, control, and fibre optic cables. • Read and interpret termination schedules, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings. • Carry out cable core identification, ferruling, labelling, tagging, and cable dressing. • Install cable glands, cable lugs, heat shrink sleeves, markers, and cable accessories. • Conduct cable continuity checks and verification prior to energisation or testing. • Ensure all terminations comply with project specifications, railway standards, and client requirements. • Perform modification and re-termination works during equipment migration and renewal projects. Cable Installation Works• Assist in cable laying, cable pulling, cable replacement, and cable recovery activities. • Install cables through cable trays, cable trunkings, cable hooks, cable brackets, conduits, and containment systems. • Carry out cable routing and segregation according to approved drawings. • Install and secure cables within tunnels, viaducts, stations, depots, and equipment rooms. • Assist in cable route inspections and cable identification activities. • Maintain proper cable management and housekeeping standards. Station Equipment Room (SER) WorksPerform installation and termination works within: • Station Equipment Rooms (SER) • Equipment Rooms (ER) • Relay Rooms • Signalling Equipment Rooms • Communications Rooms • Power Supply Rooms • Technical Rooms • UPS Rooms Responsibilities include: • Equipment rack wiring. • Equipment cabinet installation. • Internal equipment wiring. • Panel modification works. • Cable dressing and routing. • Equipment labelling. • Installation of power and control cables. • Support equipment replacement and migration activities. • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of equipment rooms. Depot WorksPerform electrical and signalling installation activities within railway depots including: • Depot Equipment Rooms. • Maintenance workshops. • Stabling areas. • Depot signalling systems. • Depot communication systems. • Depot power supply systems. • Train maintenance facilities. Responsibilities include: • Cable installation and termination. • Equipment installation and replacement. • Wiring and modification works. • Support depot upgrading and renewal projects. • Assist Testing & Commissioning teams during depot testing activities. Trackside WorksCarry out installation and maintenance activities involving: • Point machine systems. • Signals and signalling equipment. • Junction boxes. • Location cases. • Trackside interface equipment. • Axle counter systems. • Trackside power systems. • Trackside communication equipment. Responsibilities include: • Cable installation and termination. • Equipment wiring. • Junction box terminations. • Equipment replacement works. • Support fault rectification activities. • Assist in maintenance and renewal works. Tunnel & Viaduct Works• Perform cable installation and cable replacement activities. • Install cable support systems and containment systems. • Carry out termination and modification works for signalling and electrical systems. • Support maintenance and renewal activities. • Assist in equipment installation and relocation works. Testing & Commissioning Support• Support Testing & Commissioning Engineers and Technicians. • Conduct cable continuity checks. • Assist in insulation resistance (IR) testing. • Assist in point-to-point checks. • Perform equipment functional checks. • Rectify installation defects identified during testing. • Support trial running and commissioning activities. Installation & Maintenance Works• Install signalling equipment, junction boxes, panels, racks, cabinets, and associated accessories. • Assist in equipment replacement and migration works. • Perform dismantling and reinstatement works where required. • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance works. • Assist in troubleshooting electrical and signalling faults. Safety Responsibilities• Comply with all Workplace Safety & Health requirements and railway safety procedures. • Follow Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements (MS), and Permit-to-Work requirements. • Wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Attend toolbox meetings and safety briefings. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and hazards immediately. • Maintain good housekeeping at all work locations. • Follow instructions from supervisors, engineers, and safety personnel at all times. Quality Responsibilities• Ensure all works are completed according to approved drawings and specifications. • Ensure proper workmanship and quality standards are maintained. • Verify cable labels, ferrules, and terminations before handover. • Report defects, discrepancies, or installation issues immediately. • Maintain accurate work records where required. RequirementsEducation• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Technical Certificate, or equivalent qualification. • Relevant electrical or engineering background preferred. Experience• Minimum 2 years of experience in cable termination, electrical installation, or railway engineering projects. • Experience in MRT, LRT, railway, industrial, or electrical installation environments preferred. • Experience working within SER, Depot, Trackside, or Equipment Room environments will be advantageous. Technical Skills• Cable termination and cable installation. • Reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams. • Cable gland and lug installation. • Ferruling and cable identification. • Electrical wiring and modification works. • Basic testing and troubleshooting. Preferred Certifications• BCSS / CSOC. • LTA Rail Safety Induction. • Work at Height (where applicable). • Confined Space (advantageous). • Electrical Worker certification (advantageous). Personal Attributes• Able to work independently with minimal supervision. • Good teamwork and communication skills. • Physically fit and able to work in tunnels, trackside environments, depots, and equipment rooms. • Willing to work Engineering Hours (EH), night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and possession works as required. Salary: Based on qualifications and relevant railway experience. Work Locations: MRT Stations, LRT Stations, Depots, SERs, Equipment Rooms, Tunnels, Viaducts, Trackside Areas, and other railway operational environments across Singapore.