Rail Safety Investigator

Singapore is internationally renowned for our transport infrastructure and for being a global aviation and maritime hub. At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in our air, land and sea transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and Singaporeans’ quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our able MOT team in realising our vision of a global interconnected transport hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, do join us! Responsibilities The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is the independent investigation authority in Singapore responsible to the Ministry of Transport for the safety investigations of air, marine and rail accidents and incidents. The TSIB is looking for motivated and versatile Singapore citizens with dedication, diligence, patience and perseverance to join. As a Rail Safety Investigator with a focus on autonomous vehicles, you are responsible for carrying out TSIB investigations of accidents and incidents involving autonomous vehicle operations and rail operations. The investigation tasks include accessing accident/incident site, planning the investigation, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting investigation meetings, reporting on progress of investigation, identifying safety issues, determining the causal or contributing factors, making safety recommendations, and writing clear and robust investigation reports. You will also be involved in or responsible for operational planning, developing investigation procedures, updating investigation legislation, conducting investigation training, organising investigation logistics, procuring investigation equipment, researching into developments in investigation techniques, preparing discussion/policy papers and promoting safety to the autonomous vehicle and rail industries. Requirements • Possess relevant qualification in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or other related fields, with an understanding of systems and coding. • Possess experience in the development and implementation of autonomous vehicle systems and/ or rail sector related experience • Candidates with relevant supervisory experience will be preferred. • You should have an open, inquisitive mind, and be capable of objective, analytical and critical thinking. You need to be a team player and have good interpersonal, communication, leadership and planning skills. You should have an interest in technical matters and safety issues that go beyond your specialty areas. • You should be familiar with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. A reasonable level of IT literacy and understanding of PC architecture would be an added advantage.