Safety Officer (WSHO)

HONFON (SOUTH PACIFIC) ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HONFON (SOUTH PACIFIC) ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. seeks a Safety & Health Officer to lead the organisation's WSH framework in Singapore. You will promote safety values, conduct inductions, and drive HSEQ culture across departments to ensure adherence and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Diploma in Engineering with WSHO and related certificates, 2+ years in a similar field, and ability to communicate in English and Chinese to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or approved equivalent.
• WSHO Licence holders registered with the statutory body.
• ECO Licence is an advantage.
• Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level C) or higher.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the same industry.
• Experience in pharma/chemical/oil & gas sectors preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads establishment of safety values and promotes a strong HSEQ culture.
• Address and counsel on WSH non-compliance and unsafe practices.
• Alert team to emergencies and potential escalation.
• Conduct safety inductions, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Collect WSH performance data and report findings.
• Support investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor effectiveness of improvement actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Diploma in Engineering

WSHO Licence

ECO Licence

Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level C)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads the establishment of and actively promote the organisation's strategic driving values of 'safety & well-being' for all employees and implement processes to sustain a strong HSEQ culture. This includes the empowerment of employees to take personal responsibility for their safety and for looking-out for the safety of their colleagues, e.g. behavioural-based safety process.
• Address and provide counsel on specific instances of WSH non-compliance and unsafe work practices.
• Alert team members of emergency situations and potential escalation of incidents and accidents.
• Carry out initiatives to support WSH programmes.
• Collect data on WSH performance, conditions, and practices.
• Conduct emergency response drills.
• Conduct routine checks on work activities of other departments.
• Conduct safety inductions and orientations.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections and report unsafe ace and conditions.
• Contribute suggestions to mitigate reoccurrences of incidents and accidents.
• Explain WSH compliance requirements and proper work practices pertaining to employees' specific work process or area.
• Follow Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) when responding to emergency situations.
• Follow Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policy and procedures.
• Follow investigation protocols to collect data and report findings.
• Identify WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented improvement actions.
• Notify team members of health hazards such as gases and fumes.
• Participate in WSH compliance inspections.
• Report instances of WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to team members.
• Respond promptly to incidents and accidents.
• Support WSH incident and accident investigations.
• Support implementation of actions to improve WSH performance and control risks.

Qualifications / Experience

• Diploma in Engineering
• WSHO Licence (Certified and registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
• ECO Licence (Advantage)
• An Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level C) or above and other relevant certificates
• 2 years of working experience in the same industry
• Experience working within a multi-cultural workforce is preferred.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or oil and gas processing industries
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese to liaise with Chinese-speaking clients, associates, and stakeholders.