Rolls and Responsibility:
• Perform duties of a WTSS/GS, at the temporary staging area, depot or mainline environment.
• Enforce the rules and regulations as trained in accordance with the Works Train Manual.
• Ensure safe movement of EC/PV inside the Defined Areas of mainline station trackside and depot.
• Ensure safe access by person-in-charge and work parties in an energised Defined Area.
• Local control of all access, person-in-charge, work-parties and consists or trains movement within Defined Area under his charge.
• Issue, control and maintain Works Train signage and equipment under his charge.
• Assist the Works Train Controller/Control Centres in the shunting of Works Trains inside the Defined Area.
• Work with the Works Train Controller, EC/PV and execute the instructions of the Works Train Controller.
• Setting up of protection e.g. sector limit boards, red flashing lights, short circuit device and setting and securing of points.
• Assist in the on-the-job training of new WTSS attached to his workstation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Works Train Manager or his representatives related to the Works Train operation.
Requirements:
• Minimum NTC 2/3, GCE O-level or equivalent qualifications
• Preferably have relevant past working experience in a railway environment and general construction safety knowledge or experience.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to do any allocated shift of the three-rotating 8-hour shift duties.
• Able to do overtime work on a regular basis.
• Able to work independently and take instructions from the WTCO.
• Able to take charge, monitor and control small work groups.
• Able to report for duty during exigencies, etc.
• Able to handle situations, incidents, accidents and implement recover measures.
• Able to work in construction environments.