Safety Officer

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is recruiting for a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in Singapore. You will evaluate non-compliance and unsafe practices, conduct monthly site audits, and review safety submissions from contractors.

You will participate in investigations, assess root causes, and advise on mitigation actions for client projects. The role requires MOM registration as WSHO and at least 5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction.

Qualifications

• Must possess MOM registration as WSHO.
• Minimum 5 years of WSH experience in engineering or construction.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Familiar with local workplace safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe conditions and practices to identify gaps.
• Conduct monthly WSH audits with joint site inspections.
• Review contractors' safety documents.
• Participate in incident investigations and determine root causes.
• Review contractor safety management systems per MOM WSH Act.
• Prepare monthly WSH reports with statistics and insights.
• Attend safety committee and client-contractor meetings.
• Support safety campaigns and site walks.
• Set up and maintain Health and Safety Register.
• Report to Owner’s Representative on WSH matters.

Skills

WSHO registration

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Job description

• Evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions, and practices to identify performance gaps.
• Conduct monthly WSH audits of site works through joint site inspections with project stakeholders.
• Review contractors’ submissions of safety-related documents.
• Participate in WSH incident investigations (including after working hours when required) and assess findings to determine root causes.
• Perform monthly reviews of the contractor’s safety and health management systems in compliance with MOM WSH Act and relevant regulations, while advising the client on WSH matters when necessary.
• Prepare and compile monthly WSH reports, including statistical updates and key insights.
• Attend WSH committee meetings chaired by the contractor, as well as monthly client-contractor safety meetings.
• Support quarterly safety campaigns and promotional activities organised by the contractor.
• Join monthly safety site walks with the client.
• Review incident reports submitted by contractors and recommend mitigation measures to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on all WSH-related matters.
• Submit comprehensive monthly WSH reports to the client, highlighting compliance status, gaps, effectiveness of mitigation measures, and additional recommendations.
• Set up, monitor, update, and close out the Health and Safety Register for the project.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as required by the company.
• Report to the Owner’s Representative on-site and act as the Owner’s representative for WSHO-related matters throughout the project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions, and practices to identify performance gaps.
• Conduct monthly WSH audits of site works through joint site inspections with project stakeholders.
• Review contractors’ submissions of safety-related documents.
• Participate in WSH incident investigations (including after working hours when required) and assess findings to determine root causes.
• Perform monthly reviews of the contractor’s safety and health management systems in compliance with MOM WSH Act and relevant regulations, while advising the client on WSH matters when necessary.
• Prepare and compile monthly WSH reports, including statistical updates and key insights.
• Attend WSH committee meetings chaired by the contractor, as well as monthly client-contractor safety meetings.
• Support quarterly safety campaigns and promotional activities organised by the contractor.
• Join monthly safety site walks with the client.
• Review incident reports submitted by contractors and recommend mitigation measures to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on all WSH-related matters.
• Submit comprehensive monthly WSH reports to the client, highlighting compliance status, gaps, effectiveness of mitigation measures, and additional recommendations.
Set up, monitor, update, and close out the Health and Safety Register for the project.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as required by the company.
• Report to the Owner’s Representative on-site and act as the Owner’s representative for WSHO-related matters throughout the project.

Requirements

• Possess a valid registration with MOM as Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Preferably with at least minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in WSH relating to engineering, construction planning.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent decision, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements related to workplace safety and health, and all other aspects of safety.
• Able to work independently under minimum supervision, within a dynamic work environment.

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