Principal/Senior EHS Engineer (Process Safety)

GSK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an EHS Engineer for their Singapore site to provide leadership in process safety and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a minimum of five years’ experience in EHS engineering within manufacturing or regulated environments. Responsibilities include leading incident investigations, coaching site staff, and managing process safety strategies. Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess technical EHS support experience. This is a full-time, site-based position with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ EHS engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated industries.
• Practical knowledge of process safety and chemical hazard control.
• Experience providing technical EHS support to projects and capital works.

Responsibilities

• Provide site level leadership and subject matter expertise in Process Safety.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations.
• Monitor compliance, maintain clear records and report EHS performance.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health, industrial hygiene or related science

Tools

HAZOP

HAZID

SIL assessment

HAC

Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Tuas

Posted Date: May 8 2026

Position Summary

You will be the primary contact for all aspects of environmental, health and safety for a major project at our Singapore site. You will work with operations, engineering and EHS colleagues to reduce risk and improve systems. We value clear thinkers who act with practical judgement and coach others. This role offers meaningful impact, visible career growth and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Provide site level leadership and subject matter expertise in Process Safety to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions and organisational learning.
• Provide technical EHS input as part of management of change.
• Coach and develop site engineers, operators and EHS colleagues to strengthen capability.
• Monitor compliance, maintain clear records and report EHS performance to site leaders.
• Apply process safety principles to reduce high severity operational risks across site activities.
• Manage and oversee site-wide process safety management strategies.
• Review engineering changes and support safe installation, commissioning and handover.
• Support audits, inspections and regulator interactions with timely, accurate documentation.
• Create and maintain EHS procedures, training materials and clear technical guidance.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health, industrial hygiene or related science.
• Minimum five years’ EHS engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated industries.
• Practical knowledge of process safety and chemical hazard control.
• In depth working knowledge of process safety tools such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessment, HAC.
• Experience providing technical EHS support to projects and capital works.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• This role is full-time and site-based in Singapore.

Preferred Qualification

• If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
• Advanced degree in safety or engineering.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management or equivalent.
• Experience leading EHS integration, standards deployment or site programmes.
• Familiarity with Singapore workplace safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated incident investigation and human factors experience.

How to apply

If this role fits your skills and ambitions, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short note explaining how you would help our site improve safety and compliance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support inclusion in our workplace.

If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.