Senior / Executive, Maintenance Planning & Support

Responsibilities

1) Maintenance Engineering & Fault Analysis

• Perform fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on bus systems and components.
• Analyse failure trends and maintenance data to reduce repeat defects.
• Provide technical support to depots and maintenance teams.
• Recommend improvements to enhance fleet reliability, availability, and safety.

2) Projects & Modification Management

• Support and manage engineering projects, including modifications, upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Support heavy maintenance programmes, fleet introductions, and engineering changes.
• Track progress and prepare technical updates and reports.

3) Trials, Testing & Validation

• Plan and conduct trials for new components, systems, or maintenance solutions.
• Define trial objectives, collect data, and assess performance outcomes.
• Coordinate trial activities with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure trials comply with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.

4) OEM & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the engineering interface with bus OEMs and suppliers on technical matters.
• Coordinate investigations and corrective actions with OEMs.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, and Safety teams.

5) Tender Specification & Evaluation

• Prepare technical specifications and scope of work for engineering‑related tenders.
• Support tender evaluations, including technical compliance reviews and clarification with vendors.
• Provide technical recommendations for award decisions in accordance with governance requirements.

6) Maintenance Standards & System Setup

• Develop, review, and improve maintenance checklists and task content.
• Maintain and update maintenance plans, checklists, and engineering data in maintenance systems (e.g. SAP PM).
• Ensure maintenance task content reflects OEM recommendations, trial outcomes, and field learnings.

7) Reliability, Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Support reliability improvement through defect analysis and corrective actions.
• Recommend process or technical changes to improve component performance and lifecycle cost.
• Maintain engineering documentation and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in maintenance or fleet engineering
  (Senior role: typically, 5–8+ years)

Skills

• Knowledge of bus systems such as engine, traction motor, driveline, braking, and electrical systems.
• Experience in fault analysis, trials, and technical evaluations.
• Exposure to tender specification writing and technical evaluation is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP PM or maintenance systems preferred.
• Able to work effectively with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated or public‑transport environments is a plus.