Fire and Safety Officer

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Safety Officer to lead a proactive safety culture in a manufacturing setting.

You will drive compliance with WSH rules, execute risk assessments, conduct inspections, and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrence. Strong communication and ISO/WSH audit experience are essential. Join a team focused on safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning training, emergency

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as safety officer in manufacturing.
• MoM registered Safety Officer and SCDF Fire Safety Manager required.
• Sound knowledge of WSHE laws, ISO audits, and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Promote a Safety First culture and drive WSHE ownership.
• Implement HSE policies supporting compliance and safety excellence.
• Ensure compliance with WSH legislation, standards, and policies.
• Lead risk management activities: hazard ID, assessments, controls.
• Develop safety competency through training and toolbox talks.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and safety observations with timely closures.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes and fixes.
• Monitor safety KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, drills and crisis management.
• Coordinate Safety Committee activities and external audits.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training & awareness

Audit coordination

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Engineering background (relevant)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

*Be Part of Our Success Story as We Expand and Evolve*

Purpose:To drive for a proactive Safety First culture, ensure regulatory and corporate compliance excellence and develop safety competency across the organization, to promote operational safety through audits and Inspections, drive safety performance and continuous Improvement, strengthen emergency preparedness and business resilience, advise management on strategic safety matters.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Drive Safety First culture by promoting WSH ownership and safe work practices across the organization.
• Implement HSE policies and programs that support compliance, operational excellence, and a zero-harm workplace.
• Ensure compliance with WSH legislation, industry standards, customer requirements, and corporate policies.
• Lead risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of effective control measures.
• Develop safety competency through training, toolbox talks, awareness initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and safety observations, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor and report safety performance, including KPIs, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, including response plans, drills, and crisis management activities.
• Support safety governance and stakeholder engagement by coordinating Safety Committee activities, managing external audits, and driving continual improvement of ISO, RBA, and integrated management systems.

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as safety officer in manufacturing environment.
• Must be a Ministry of Manpower registered Safety officer and SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager.
• Proficient knowledge of WSHE legislation and regulations, as well as ISO audit processes.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work as a team player, and capability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).