AVP, HSSE Singapore Hub

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. is seeking a senior HSSE leader to govern enterprise-wide safety, security and compliance across its Singapore hub and global operations.

The role requires deep aviation safety expertise, strong governance and strategic thinking, and a proven ability to drive accountability across multiple business units. The successful candidate will champion a proactive safety culture, oversee audits and investigations, and advise senior leadership on regulatory developments and risk-based decisions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in enterprise-wide HSSE excellence initiatives and aviation safety strategies.
• Strong aviation safety expertise with advantage for internal auditor qualifications or experience.
• Experience coaching safety professionals and driving accountability across units.
• Excellent change management and stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.
• Strong strategic, financial and systems-thinking abilities for governance and execution.
• Experience in highly regulated, safety-critical or customer-service environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the Singapore Hub HSSE strategy, policies, and management systems.
• Provide enterprise-wide oversight of SMS effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
• Champion proactive safety culture and embedded risk ownership across units.
• Direct certification and assurance programmes (ISO45001, ISAGO, etc.).
• Oversee HSSE audit, inspection, and compliance programme with timely resolution.
• Lead investigations of significant incidents and systemic risk events.
• Drive HSSE data analytics to inform strategy and performance.
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership on HSSE risks.
• Represent SATS in engagements with regulators, customers and industry bodies.
• Develop HSSE capability and leadership through succession planning.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Aviation safety expertise

Internal auditor qualifications

Coaching safety professionals

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Safety governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related discipline

Job description

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the Singapore Hub HSSE strategy, policies, frameworks, and management systems to ensure effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
• Provide enterprise-wide oversight of Safety Management System (SMS) effectiveness, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by embedding HSSE accountability and risk ownership across all business units and leadership levels.
• Direct certification and assurance programmes, including ISO45001, ISAGO, and other relevant standards, ensuring continued accreditation and organizational readiness.
• Oversee the Hub's HSSE audit, inspection, and compliance programme, ensuring effective governance, risk visibility, and timely resolution of findings.
• Lead governance and oversight of significant incidents, investigations, and systemic risk events, ensuring robust root-cause analysis, organizational learning, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive the use of HSSE data, analytics, and performance insights to identify emerging risks, inform strategic decision-making, and improve organizational performance.
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership, translating complex HSSE risks and regulatory developments into actionable business recommendations.
• Represent the organization in engagements with regulators, customers, industry bodies, and key stakeholders on matters relating to HSSE governance, compliance, and performance.
• Develop organizational HSSE capability and leadership, ensuring effective succession planning, professional development, and continuous improvement across the function.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide HSSE excellence initiatives and aviation safety strategies.
• Strong expertise in aviation safety principles and practices, with internal auditor qualifications or experience considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated capability in coaching and developing safety professionals, fostering high standards while maintaining operational accountability within business functions.
• Excellent change management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive organization-wide adoption of new practices and initiatives.
• Strong strategic, financial, and systems-thinking abilities, with experience in identifying value, measuring impact, and delivering sustainable outcomes through robust governance and execution.
• Experience working in highly regulated, safety-critical, or customer service-oriented environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience.