Position: Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) aka Safety Officer
(Dept: Assurance Management Functional Group)
Base location: Singapore (at various site locations per project requirement)
Local travelling: Required.
Overseas travelling: No, unless there is relevant project requirement
Role Overview—
The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer (WSHO) is a safety professional in, occupational safety, health, and environment, and focused on protecting lives and preventing harm to property and the environment.
Regulated by the Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) Regulations, their primary responsibility is to support the organisation's WSH procedures and this includes conducting safety checks to ensure compliance with organisational and legal WSH standards, assisting Project Managers in monitoring daily work practices, gathering worker feedback, evaluating workplace risks and hazards, and escalating safety issues for corrective and preventive action.
WSHOs must possess relevant physical fitness, keen observational skills, and a thorough understanding of WSH requirements. They are required to complete necessary training and have at least 2 to 3 years of practical experience in the field.
Pre-requisite—
• Education:
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Experience:
3 years of relevant industry experience. Preferably within the manufacturing, Construction & Oil industry processing environment / industry.
Experience in environmental & OSHA compliance, sustainability, risk assessment & reduction, occupational health & safety, and industrial hygiene, and capable of conducting fire drills and evacuation.
• Certifications:
MOM registered WSHO license (Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer).
Certified in QEHS Internal Auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is significantly advantageous.
• Technical Knowledge:
Possess ISO knowledge and implementation. Familiar with local regulatory requirements related to workplace safety, health, and all other safety aspects.
• Interpersonal Skills:
Possess excellent communication and collaboration capabilities with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work Style:
Ability to work independently and work well in a team, adaptive to management changes & approaches, and maintain a positive and proactive attitude within challenging working environments.
Responsibilities—
• Implement and enforce site-specific EHS policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with both country and corporate guidelines.
• Conduct site-level risk assessments and hazard identification, ensuring all high-risk work is properly managed and controlled.
• Ensure site operations in compliance with local and site-specific EHS laws and regulations and facilitate site inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Lead investigations of all incidents and near-misses on site, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols, equipment standards, and legal requirements.
• Provide regular EHS training to site employees, including fire drills, first aid, PPE usage, and handling of hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations on-site, including fire exit routes, emergency lighting, and fire extinguisher inspections. Coordinate fire safety audits and inspections by local authorities.
• Develop, maintain, and test the site emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential emergencies (e.g., fires, spills).
• Collect and report site-specific EHS data, including incidents, near-misses, and key performance indicators, to the Country EHS Lead and site management.
• Site EHS Policy Execution
• Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure all site machinery and equipment meet safety standards.
• Registered and Acts as Workplace Safety Officer for the project.
• Safety administration related matters and duties as assigned and required.
Reporting Structure—
• HSE Manager and Project Manager