Safety Officer - Sungei Gedong

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking a Safety Programme Manager to oversee safety initiatives within an Army base, conduct inspections, and enhance workplace safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in safety management, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and technical knowledge of workshop operations. This role involves significant responsibility for safety assessments and hazard identification.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing safety programmes is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Expertise in conducting safety assessments is necessary.
• Technical knowledge in workshop operations and armoured track vehicles is important.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor safety initiatives to enhance workplace safety.
• Conduct inspections and audits to identify safety hazards.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to promote safety.
• Organise workshops and seminars focused on safety education.

Skills

Safety program management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safety assessment

Technical knowledge

Job description

Overview

What the role is:

You manage safety programmes and initiatives within an Army base to enhance workplace safety and prevent incidents.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor safety initiatives
• Conduct inspections and audits
• Investigate incidents and near-misses
• Organise safety workshops and seminars
• Identify and assess safety hazards
• Strengthen safety systems
• Conduct trend analysis and track safety violations
• Monitor maintenance practices and update safety committee
• Follow up on safety breaches and document best practices
• Challenge(s): Managing high-volume maintenance activities; Travelling to various camps

Qualifications

• Experience in safety
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Safety assessment expertise
• Technical knowledge in workshop operations environments, armoured track vehicles

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.