Safety Officer

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Safety Officer to promote a Safety First culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop safety competency across our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on audits, risk management, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

You will lead training, inspections, and emergency preparedness while coordinating safety governance with external auditors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as a team player and independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety First culture and WSH ownership across the organization.
• Develop and implement HSE policies and programs to achieve compliance and zero-harm.
• Ensure compliance with WSH legislation, industry standards and policies.
• Lead risk management: hazard IDs, risk assessments, and controls.
• Build safety competency through training, toolbox talks and engagement.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and safety observations; close findings.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety KPIs, trends, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs: drills and crisis management.
• Coordinate Safety Committee activities and external audits; drive ISO/RBA integration.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Microsoft Office

Education

OH&S or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose: To drive for a proactive Safety First culture, ensure regulatory and corporate compliance excellence and develop safety competency across the organization, to promote operational safety through audits and Inspections, drive safety performance and continuous Improvement, strengthen emergency preparedness and business resilience, advise management on strategic safety matters.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Drive Safety First culture by promoting WSH ownership and safe work practices across the organization
• Implement HSE policies and programs that support compliance, operational excellence, and a zero-harm workplace
• Ensure compliance with WSH legislation, industry standards, customer requirements, and corporate policies
• Lead risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of effective control measures
• Develop safety competency through training, toolbox talks, awareness initiatives, and employee engagement programs
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and safety observations, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Monitor and report safety performance, including KPIs, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, including response plans, drills, and crisis management activities
• Support safety governance and stakeholder engagement by coordinating Safety Committee activities, managing external audits, and driving continual improvement of ISO, RBA, and integrated management systems

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as safety officer in manufacturing environment
• Must be a Ministry of Manpower registered Safety officer and SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager
• Proficient knowledge of WSHE legislation and regulations, as well as ISO audit processes
• Strong communication skills, ability to work as a team player, and capability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)