Manager, Bus Safety

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd is seeking a Manager, Bus Safety to lead the Bus Safety Department and ensure safe operations across all bus services. You will enforce LTA safety requirements and drive data-driven improvements in safety culture.

The role requires strong leadership, incident investigation skills, and the ability to collaborate with authorities and internal stakeholders to uphold WSH standards and advance safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• Registered WSHO certification preferred.
• Experience in safety leadership and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance with LTA and ISO 39001 standards.
• Lead Bus Safety Department and drive safety initiatives across operations.
• Conduct and oversee incident investigations and data analysis for root causes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Visualization software

Job description

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Manager, Bus Safety

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.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence