Safety Officer

ACW ENGINEERING & MARINE SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACW Engineering & Marine Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Safety Officer to ensure compliance with WSH regulations, hazardous materials handling, and site safety standards at our ISO Tank and chemical logistics facilities. You will conduct inspections, PTW administration, risk assessments and safety training across tank depots, workshops and warehouses.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health, MOM WSH Officer registration, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health or related field.
• Registered WSH Officer with MOM (Singapore).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant safety experience in chemical plants, tank terminals, ISO tank depots, petrochemical facilities, logistics or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with WSH Act, Fire Code, IMDG Code and other statutory requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections across ISO tank depots and related facilities.
• Administer Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities including hot work and lock-out/tag-out.
• Perform risk assessments, JSA and SWP reviews.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and employee training.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and site safety compliance.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Maintain safety records and audit readiness.
• Promote continuous safety improvements across the organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safety reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACW Engineering & Marine Services Pte Ltd is a rapidly expanding provider of integrated ISO Tank Depot, Chemical Storage Terminal, Dangerous Goods Warehousing, Tank Farm Operations, Engineering and Industrial Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act , SCDF Fire Code, NEA, MOM, IMDG Code, SS532 and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections across ISO tank cleaning, repair workshops, tank farms, warehouses and Dangerous Goods storage areas.
• Administer and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities, including hot work, confined space entry, working at height, lifting operations and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO).
• Perform risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Safe Work Procedure (SWP) reviews.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe acts, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, safety inductions and employee training programmes.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
• Support emergency response planning, fire drills, spill response exercises and Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities.
• Maintain safety records, statutory documentation and audit readiness.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety performance and safety awareness throughout the organisation.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant safety experience in chemical plants, tank terminals, ISO tank depots, petrochemical facilities, logistics or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, SCDF Fire Code, IMDG Code, Dangerous Goods regulations and Process Safety Management principles.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and safety audits.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and safety reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following will have an added advantage:

• Fire Safety Manager (FSM) certification.
• Confined Space Assessor or Supervisor certification.
• Work at Height Assessor certification.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001 Internal Auditor qualifications.
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) and First Aid certification.
• Experience with ISO tank operations, bulk liquid terminals or hazardous chemical storage facilities.

What We Offer

• Career progression within a growing integrated chemical logistics business.
• Continuous professional development and specialised safety training.
• A collaborative, safety-first working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the highest safety standards at one of Singapore's integrated ISO Tank and Chemical Logistics facilities.