HSE Lead/WSHO

Huntington Search Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Search Partners seeks a senior HSE leader to oversee all health, safety and environmental functions across projects and maintenance activities in Singapore. You will drive regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and a culture of safety through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and workforce development.

The role covers management of large workforces during shutdowns, MTAC projects, audits, incident response and continuous improvement of HSE performance, with regulatory liaison

Qualifications

• Qualified in WSQ Diploma or higher and registered WSHO.
• Experience leading HSE management systems across large shutdown/maintenance projects.
• Proven ability to implement risk controls and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HSE and compliance functions across projects and maintenance activities.
• Drive regulatory compliance and risk mitigation with safe work execution.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and KPI reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Audit & inspection

Stakeholder engagement

Training & development

Regulatory liaison

Emergency planning

Continuous improvement

Education

WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

SWSHPP / OPICS or Registered WSHO

Managing Working at Height

Risk Management Bizsafe Level 2 or Higher

ISO 45001/14001/90001 Auditor Training

Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Job description

Lead and oversee all HSE and compliance functions across projects and maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, safe work execution, and continuous improvement of safety performance. Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, stakeholder engagement, workforce development, and effective implementation of HSE management systems.

Managed a workforce of more than 200 personnel during major shutdown and turnaround execution activities.

Spearheaded the implementation of Scaffold/Insualtion/Painting (SIP) across shutdowns and Maintenance, Turnaround (MTAC) projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate safety standards.

Directed all aspects of health and safety management for large-scale shutdown and turnaround projects, from planning and execution through to project close-out.

Developed corrective action plans, led safety audits, and monitored the effectiveness of actions taken to resolve site safety concerns.

Collaborated with clients to review and manage high-risk work activities, including confined space entry, blasting and TSA operations, engineered scaffolding, and SIMOPS coordination.

Oversaw Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) programs, ensuring safe insulation removal, hazardous material management, and inspection activities were conducted in accordance with safety requirements.

Led risk management and assurance programs to identify, assess, and mitigate critical operational risks.

Analyzed safety observations and performance trends to develop targeted training plans, coaching initiatives, and ergonomic improvement programs.

Improved both leading and lagging safety performance indicators across shutdown, maintenance, and project operations.

Conducted workplace inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and organizational procedures.

Performed comprehensive safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, implement corrective measures, and promote continuous improvement.

Upload into AIR Investigated incidents, accidents, injuries, and workplace complaints, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and regulatory compliance .

Maintain effective communication with regulatory agencies and local authorities on HSE-related matters.

Prepare HSEQ performance reports, incident analysis, and safety metrics for management review.

Promote a strong safety culture by driving employee engagement, awareness campaigns, and proactive safety initiatives.

Ensure organizational readiness for emergency situations through planning, training, and response preparedness activities.

Proactively identified, evaluated, and controlled workplace hazards and environmental risks.

Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS), driving performance beyond minimum compliance requirements.

Coordinate and manage all HSE aspects associated with the relocation and operational move of factory-registered workshop facilities.

Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at site, business unit, and corporate levels.

Conduct investigations, audits, compliance reviews, and reporting activities to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Qualifications and Experience

• WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health
• SWSHPP / OPICS or Registered WSHO
• Managing Working at Height
• Risk Management Bizsafe Level 2 or Higher
• ISO 45001/14001/90001 Auditor Training
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Key Relationship

• Internal
• Site Manager
• Operation Manager
• HR Department
• HSEQ
• Compliance QA/QC
• Procurement
• External
• Clients HSE Manager /Advisor /Leads
• Project Managers/Contract Holder/Contract Owner