HSE COORDINATOR

Baker Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a Safety Officer to enhance workplace safety practices. The role requires 3+ years of experience in HSE management systems, providing safety training, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health and a collaborative mindset. Candidates must be Singaporean.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in HSE management system.
• Familiar with emergency response and fire protection systems.
• Shipyard Safety Assessor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in implementing accident prevention activities.
• Conduct safety training for new employees and visitors.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and near misses.
• Promote safety and provide educational materials.

Skills

Good communication skills

Meticulous

Resourceful

Ability to multi-task

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level A)

Tools

Knowledge of WSH Act

Familiarity with OHSAS 18001

Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards

Job description

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance to all levels of management to implement accident prevention activities
• To conduct safety training for new employees, contractors and visitors.
• To assist the Chairman of the Safety Committee in planning safety committee activities, follow up of resolutions adopted etc.
• To stimulate management’s, supervisors’ and employees’ interest so that they will give full support and participate in safety programmes.
• To arrange and participate in periodic safety inspection of work area.
• To emphasise the use of protective equipment and determine the type of equipment to be purchased and used.
• To supply information and recommendations for safety training and participate in such training as to develop safety consciousness at all levels in the Company.
• To assist in investigation of accidents and near misses.
• To prepare and keep adequate records of accidents and reports and tendering of advice to prevent recurrences.
• To assist Section Heads in the safety briefing with employees.
• To promote safety and provide educational materials.
• To advise on legal requirements affecting safety.
• To maintain liaison with other departments official government agencies such as MOM, NEA, SCDF and external organisations such as National Safety Council, SPRING, etc. in relation to safety activities.
• To propagate safety through leaflets, memos, reports, posters, notices, etc.
• To offer advice with regards to internal job placement (from a safety perspective) for employees who are able to return to work after injury.
• To keep in touch with new developments in the field of accident prevention, personal protective equipment, fire prevention/firefighting equipment, and first aid equipment and procedures, in order to guide those connected with the safety programme.
• To exercise authority to stop work when the need arises.
• To assist the Management in revising and modifying procedures from time to time.
• To set up standards to prevent injuries/losses.
• To police conscientious observance of the rules and regulations of Singapore and BEPL.
• To develop and assist in implementing BEPL OH&S & EHS Manual and during internal and external audits.
• To act as an advisory capacity to all levels of management in all safety aspects of BEPL.
• To act as a consultant to the line organization by giving assistance in solving safety related problems and making recommendations for improving safety.
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance to relevant government regulations and company’s quality, safety, health and environmental (QSHE) policies, practices and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience implementing a workplace health, safety and environment (HSE) management system in a marine shipyard or related industry.
• WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level A).
• Good knowledge of WSH Act and other statutory requirements and codes of practices.
• Familiar with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Well versed with emergency response and fire protection systems including testing and inspection.
• Shipyard Safety Assessor (Hot works, Confined Space Certification) preferred.
• Good communication skills, meticulous, resourceful, able to multi-task.
• A team player with the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

*Only Singaporeans need apply.