HSE Excellence Lead — Safety Audits, Training & Vetting

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a skilled HSE professional to lead excellence initiatives across fleet and shore operations in Singapore. You will drive audit programs, incident investigations, and training to strengthen risk controls and a proactive safety culture.

Key responsibilities include coordinating internal audits to ISO/ISM standards, preparing reports, and supporting vetting and onboarding activities while coaching staff on SMS compliance and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits against ISM, ISPS, MLC and ISO standards.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and drive HSE initiatives across fleets and shore ops.
• Strong coaching skills and training delivery on SMS and HSE topics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits in line with ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO standards.
• Assess vessel safety preparedness and compliance with SMS; prepare audit reports.
• Lead training on SMS, GM and gaps identified during audits; reinforce HSE leadership.
• Support vetting inspections and post-incident onboarding on fleet vessels.
• Assist with TMSA verifications and office audits when required.

Skills

HSE auditing

Internal audits

Incident investigation

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Vetting & assurance

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a skilled HSE professional to lead excellence initiatives across fleet and shore operations in Singapore. You will drive audit programs, incident investigations, and training to strengthen risk controls and a proactive safety culture.

Key responsibilities include coordinating internal audits to ISO/ISM standards, preparing reports, and supporting vetting and onboarding activities while coaching staff on SMS compliance and safety leadership.