Safety Officer

KURIHARA KOGYO CO., LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KURIHARA KOGYO CO., LTD. is seeking a Safety Officer for a greenfield construction site at Tuas Area, Singapore. The role focuses on enforcing safety practices across electrical installation works and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with the WSH Act and MOM regulations.

Responsibilities include leading toolbox talks, conducting daily inspections, and maintaining comprehensive safety documentation and training for workers and subcontractors on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in OSH, engineering, or related field.
• WSH Officer registration with MOM is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience, preferably with electrical installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hazards, lock-out/tag-out and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership to engage a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety practices across site activities, with focus on electrical installations.
• Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop and monitor safety procedures per WSH Act, MOM regulations, and company policies.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training for workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports with corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate safety into planning and execution.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, and audit records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive work

Electrical safety awareness

Education

Diploma/Degree in OSH or Engineering

Job description

Position: Safety Officer

Location: GreenfieldConstruction Site at Tuas Area, Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce workplace safety practices across all site activities, with a strong focus on electrical installation works.
• Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety procedures in line with WSH Act, MOM regulations, and company policies.
• Lead toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and training sessions for workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and recommend corrective/preventive measures.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate safety into work planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, and audit records.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related discipline.
• WSH Officer registration with MOM (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction safety, preferably with exposure to electrical installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hazards, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced site environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in greenfield projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and risk management frameworks.
• Multilingual ability (English + Mandarin/Tamil/Bengali) for effective communication with foreign workers.