Safety Officer

STRIDES ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to manage the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) system. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and promoting EHS awareness. Candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Occupational Safety and Health and have significant experience in rail transit projects. Strong communication skills and proficiency in regulatory requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in rail transit projects.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower.
• Experience in implementing EHS system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in promoting EHS activities and campaigns.
• Conduct regular inspections at work sites.
• Compile and update safety reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health Act

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree in Environmental Occupational Safety and Health

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