Assistant Manager/Manager (Safety & Health)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for Safety & Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing safety and health compliance and providing technical guidance within the organization. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or a related field and has at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are required. This position involves managing various safety initiatives and events.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Engineering, HSE, Chemistry or related subject.
• At least two years working experience in Semiconductor wafer fabrication.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety & health and Fire Safety management system compliance.
• Conduct regular safety & health inspections and organize activities.
• Provide technical guidance on safety & health requirements.

Skills

Familiarity with statutory safety & health regulations

Good knowledge of industry standards relevant to laboratory safety

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to independent and work in a team

Education

Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry

Relevant experience without a degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager/Manager (Safety & Health)

Posting Start Date: 08/01/2026

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