Assistant Safety Manager (Tunneling)

BUREAU VERITAS BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Safety Officer to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, including 2 years in tunneling. A Workplace Safety and Health Officer certification is essential. This role requires shift work and involves critical supervision of construction activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• At least 3 years of experience with a developer or main contractor.
• Minimum 2 years in tunneling and/or deep excavation works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health, safety, and environmental inspections.
• Inspect safety measures in accordance with regulations.
• Provide real-time updates during incidents.

Skills

Construction safety inspections

Emergency response

Risk management

Tunneling safety practices

Education

Workplace Safety and Health Officer certification

Risk Management Implementation Plan certificate (bizSAFE Level 2)

DfS appreciation course certificate

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• To conduct daily health, safety, and environmental inspections, prepare reports and follow up with the main contractor for closure.
• To inspect and verify if the main contractor had implemented appropriate safety measures in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act, CAAS.
• To inspect and verify that the works on site are executed with approved permits and ensure main contractor maintain safety, cleanliness, and tidiness of the worksite.
• To immediately contact the Superintending Officer if situations are found that, in the opinion of the Safety Manager, require immediate rectification or the stopping of any operation.
• To verify contractor's daily work declaration, carry out targeted inspections, onsite intervention of unsafe activities and respond to site incident(s) in ensuring contractor carry out emergency response as required.
• To provide standing supervision for critical construction works where required.
• To immediately contact the Superintending Officer and Duty Manager of the incidents and provide real-time situation update including facts of the incident.
• To provide daily inspection report to Project Team.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry preferably 3 years with developer/main contractor.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tunneling and/or deep excavation works.
• Must be a registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM.
• Has obtained certificate in development of a Risk Management Implementation Plan (bizSAFE Level 2) or equivalent.
• Has obtained certificate in DfS appreciation course.
• Must be willing to work shifts