Manager, Bus Safety

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd seeks a Manager of Bus Safety to lead the Safety Department ensuring compliant, safe bus operations and adherence to LTA and WSH standards.

The role emphasizes risk management, data-driven safety enhancements, and collaboration with authorities to promote a strong safety culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in OH&S, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• WSHO certification preferred.
• ISO Lead Auditor / Fire Safety Manager certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years in workplace safety and health, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations and standards.
• Data management and use of visualisation software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with regulatory and contractual safety requirements; liaise with authorities as needed.
• Maintain and update the Bus Safety Management System across departments.
• Lead the Bus Safety Work Plan reviews and Safety KPI tracking.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks in bus operations.
• Direct or participate in investigations of traffic incidents and workplace cases; derive root causes and preventive measures.
• Maintain a digital database of accident cases for analysis and trend identification.
• Promote safety programs and engage internal departments and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance safety in operations.

Skills

Quality Management System

Leadership

Communication

Visualization software

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in OH&S/Environmental Science/Engineering

WSHO certification (preferred)

ISO Lead Auditor / Fire Safety Manager (advantage)

Tools

Safety data management tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Reporting to both Dy MD Buses and Dir Bus Safety functionally, the Manager, Bus Safety, is to lead the Bus Safety Department, who is responsible for the safe operations of buses operations and enforcing Traffic Safety and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards within the company.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

• Responsible for the compliance with regulatory and contractual safety requirements set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
• Maintain and uphold the ISO 39001 standard for Road Traffic Safety Management.
• Keep the Bus Safety Management System updated across all relevant departments.

Safety Planning & Risk Management

• Conduct regular review of the Bus Safety Work Plan, including Safety KPIs by reviewing, developing and excellence implementation
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to enhance safety in bus operations.

Investigation and Analysis

• Direct and/or participate in the investigation of traffic accident and workplace incidents, derive casual factors leading to the incident and develop recommendations to prevent similar occurrence.
• Maintain a digitalized database of accident cases for data analysis and trend identification.
• Analyse accident reports to determine root causes and propose preventive measures.

Safety Awareness & Engagement

• Initiate, propose and implement Traffic Safety and WSH programs within bus operations to promote a strong safety culture among employees.
• Provide expert safety management advice to internal departments and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with authorities and agencies to conduct Public Safety Awareness Engagements.

Technology & Data-Driven Safety Enhancements

• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance bus operational safety.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Fire Safety Manager, ISO Lead Auditor) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in workplace safety and health, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of WSH regulations and standards.
• Data management and use of visualisation software
• Strong leadership and communication skills to advocate for safety and influence others.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.

Skills

• Good knowledge in Quality Management System.
• Possess positive attitude and good communications skills with ability to work across functional teams.
• Able to work independently and under pressure of tight timeline, self- motivated, resourceful, and organized.
• Willingness/required to work outside normal office hours and/or shift hours to perform audits.