Senior Executive - HSE

Nippon Sanso; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Singapore Ltd is seeking a Senior Executive - HSE to lead health, safety and environmental programmes across our operations in the Singapore region. The role drives compliance with applicable legislation, promotes a proactive safety culture, and reports to senior management on risk, performance and improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will maintain OHS standards, conduct regulatory audits, and support on-site safety coordination, training and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• NEBOSH/OHSAS 18001 or equivalent certification desirable.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional HSE experience, preferably in gas/industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures and strategies aligned with regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses across operations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide HSE guidance, training and support to operational teams.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and report to leadership.
• Liaise with regulators and manage audits and approvals.
• Oversee environmental management, waste management and prevention initiatives.
• Lead HSE awareness campaigns and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage HSE budgets and resources.
• Serve as Safety Coordinator on site for customer sites.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

HSE management software

Job description

About us

Nippon Sanso Singapore Ltd is a leading provider of industrial gases and related services operating within the mining, resources and energy sector. We are committed to delivering excellence in health, safety and environmental practices across all our operations. Our company values innovation, sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of operational safety and environmental responsibility.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Executive - HSE to join our team in the Pioneer West Region on a full-time basis. This is a strategic position with significant responsibility for developing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive health, safety and environmental programmes across our operations. The Senior Executive - HSE will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, whilst embedding a strong safety culture throughout the organisation. This role reports directly to senior management and has a direct impact on operational excellence and risk management across all business units.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE policies, procedures and strategies aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential health, safety and environmental risks across operations

• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence

• Provide HSE guidance, training and support to operational teams to ensure compliance and foster a positive safety culture

• Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics, KPIs and compliance status to senior leadership and external stakeholders

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, conduct regulatory compliance audits and manage approval and certification processes

• Oversee environmental management systems, waste management and pollution prevention initiatives

• Lead HSE awareness campaigns, safety committees and continuous improvement programmes

• Manage HSE budgets and resource allocation effectively

• Perform the role of Safety Coordinator on site as occupier in customer site

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline

• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, OHSAS 18001 or equivalent HSE qualification highly desirable

• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in HSE management, preferably within the gas industry

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HSE management systems and strategies

• Strong knowledge of Singapore and regional occupational safety, health and environmental legislation and regulations

• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and manage incident investigations

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering a strong safety culture across operations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE management software systems

• Willingness to undertake site inspections and fieldwork as required