Assistant Manager (Safety & Health)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is looking for a dedicated professional to manage their safety and health management systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting safety inspections, and providing technical guidance. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, experience in hazardous environments, and strong organizational skills. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This role may be open to Fixed Term Contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience in semiconductor or chemical workplaces.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and health compliance and management systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and organize safety activities.
• Provide technical guidance on safety and health requirements.
• Manage laboratory commissioning and decommissioning processes.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for safety & health and Fire Safety management system in compliance with Workplace Safety & Health Act, Fire Safety Act and NUS Safety & Health and Fire Safety requirements.
• Establish a framework for legal & statutory compliance through assessing the applicability of safety & health legal requirements and regulated chemicals, as well as departmental related licenses.
• Provide technical guidance on safety & health requirements, including proposing measures based on hierarchy of controls.
• Include safety & health controls on the use of flammable and hazardous gases, exhaust and abatement systems, GCs and VMBs etc.
• Provide support to college level safety & health programmes and processes, including Secretariat for Department and College level S&H committee meetings.
• Manage laboratory/ Workshop commissioning and decommissioning.
• Assisting the license holders in maintaining and updating regulatory & statutory licenses and documentation for compliance. Oversee all internal audits and reports for compliance.
• Conduct regular safety & health inspections and organize Safety & Health activities and events.
• Review, implement, monitor, and coordinate Safety & Health emergency preparedness. Including Fire drills/exercises and TTX.
• Ad Hoc duties as required by the Department and Safety Committee.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry or related subject. Those without a degree but with the relevant experience can also apply.
• At least two years working experience in Semiconductor wafer fabrication or chemical-related workplace.
• Familiar with statutory safety & health regulations.
• Familiar with hazard identification, risk analysis and assessment methodologies.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to laboratory safety.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM is highly desired; Registered Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with SCDF would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Independent and good team player.
• Highly committed with good service-oriented attitude.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract.