Safety Officer

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport service provider in Singapore is seeking an ESH Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the organization. The role involves conducting inspections, managing safety systems, and leading investigations into workplace incidents. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Environmental Occupational Safety and Health, possess relevant certifications, and have substantial experience in rail transit projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in rail transit projects preferred.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) and Environmental Control Officer (ECO).
• Experience in implementing EHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in organizing EHS activities and campaigns.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits on site.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Safety Regulations

Education

Degree in Environmental Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company description:

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

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Safety and Service, and Excellence. We are committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for all our commuters.

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Responsible for Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) system & matters related to compliance with relevant Acts, rules, regulations and ISO standards (ESH)
• Promote awareness and implement good practice work method for compliance with ESH system
• Liaise and follow up with internal and external parties related to EHS system matters

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government health, safety and environmental regulations, facilitating of routine improvement and awareness on safety issue.
• Assist the management in organizing and promoting EHS activities and campaigns to raise the EHS awareness of all site personnel.
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying and assessing any foreseeable risk arising from the workplace or work processes.
• Monitor the overall environment, safety and health of the workplace by conducting regular inspections at work sites.
• Compile all relevant reports and records, and update monthly safety reports.
• Reviewing, implementing and managing the Workplace's Safety Management System in accordance with Workplace Safety and Health Act.
• Timely communication and updates to site leadership of new and significant developments and implementation action plans progress status, conduct incident investigation and track the corrective actions as required.
• Assist in conducting all workplace near miss, reportable incidents and implement the investigation recommendation.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Develop and conduct safety briefing when required.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits on site.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Environmental Occupational Safety and Health with at least 5 years of work experience in rail transit projects preferred.
• A registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) with Ministry of Environment and have good knowledge of Singapore Workplace Safety & Health Act and relevant rules & regulations.
• Working experience in implementing of EHS system within an organization.

Skills

• Proficient in the Workplace Safety & Health Act and other regulatory requirements.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills with good working knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of potential high-risk activities and related control measures, e.g, Work at height, Confined Space, Lifting, Hot work and related activities