Assistant Manager (Safety & Health)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager for Safety and Health. The role involves managing compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and supporting safety programs at the college level. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, HSE, or Chemistry, alongside relevant work experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with safety regulations are crucial. Open to fixed-term contracts, this position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to campus safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry or relevant experience.
• Two years of experience in a Semiconductor or chemical-related workplace.
• Familiar with statutory safety and health regulations.
• Good knowledge of laboratory safety standards.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety & health and Fire Safety management systems.
• Establish compliance framework for safety regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and organize safety activities.
• Support college-level safety programs and compliance documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Risk analysis

Familiarity with safety regulations

Education

Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager (Safety & Health)

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
• Including 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

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: College of Design and Engineering
• Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Employee Referral Eligible:
• Job requisition ID: 31376

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