EHS Specialist

Covestic Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc. is seeking an EHS Project Specialist II to support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across APAC facilities.

You will collaborate with senior EHS staff and client teams to drive compliance, risk mitigation, and program implementation, addressing routine and moderately complex safety matters. This role is 100% onsite at the assigned client location in APAC with potential travel to remote sites and within the region, adapting coverage as needed to ensure sustained compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an EHS environment.
• Proficient with Google Suite and basic software tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate EHS projects from outline through implementation.
• Help maintain systems for compliance, injury reduction, and environmental performance.
• Review policies, participate in risk assessments, and mitigate risks.
• Deliver EHS training and guidance to business partners.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication skills

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Enablon

Job description

The EHS Project Specialist II is a mid-level role responsible for supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at their assigned facilities within the APAC region. Working under the guidance of senior EHS staff and in partnership with the client's Global EHS Management Team, this role helps drive program implementation, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across site operations. The specialist applies working EHS knowledge to address routine and moderately complex safety matters in collaboration with client partners, and supports the facility in maintaining compliance with applicable local, national/state, and company requirements across APAC jurisdictions.

This role is 100% onsite at the assigned client location with potential travel for remote service locations as needed, including occasional travel within the APAC region. Building coverage may be amended as needed based on utilization and shifting coverage needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate EHS projects from outline through implementation, including contributing to project plans and gathering input from stakeholders
• Help maintain and improve systems that drive compliance, injury reduction, and environmental performance
• Review internal EHS policies and practices; participate in and conduct job hazard and risk assessments to help identify and mitigate risks
• Deliver EHS training and provide day-to-day guidance to business partners on their EHS responsibilities
• Support local emergency management practices, help facilitate meetings, maintain records, and coordinate training
• Update safety manuals, SOPs, and related documentation for supported business partners
• Maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems, reports and filing systems (e.g., training records, hazardous waste manifests, document storage, etc.)
• Perform baseline EHS assessments, physical and jurisdictional, within the organization and for supported business partners
• Prepare weekly reports and assist with industry benchmarking
• Identify and escape operational EHS issues, and contribute recommendations for resolution
• Support evaluation of proposed changes, with attention to local applicability and sustainability
• Assist with environmental permits and related issues as needed
• Ensure client expectations and assigned workflows are completed in a professional manner in accordance with the deadlines outlined

Regional (APAC) Knowledge

• Working knowledge of EHS regulatory frameworks in one or more APAC jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore WSH Act, Japan ISHA, Australia WHS, India Factories Act, or applicable PRC / Korea / SEA requirements) — or demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply local regulations with support
• Familiarity with local permitting, inspection, and regulatory reporting processes for the assigned country/site
• Understanding of regional cultural and business norms, and ability to work effectively across APAC time zones and multicultural, multilingual site teams
• Awareness of region-relevant risk factors (e.g., typhoon/monsoon and seismic preparedness, heat stress, air quality) as applicable to the assigned location
• Experience working with local contractors, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction in an APAC market is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• High School diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in an EHS environment required
• Local or regional EHS certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus
• Proficient with Google Suite
• Exposure to Enablon or similar EHS management programs is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the relevant local language
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with guidance from senior EHS staff
• Ability to quickly learn and master new technology
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment