Senior HSE Engineer

Cariflex Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HSE professional to enhance safety and environmental practices at their chemical plant. This role involves implementing health, safety, and environmental frameworks, advising on compliance, and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HSE within chemical facilities, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and safety excellence, where your contributions will make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HSE roles in chemical plants or 10 years without a degree.
• Experience with ISO standards and PHA facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and develop safety procedures.

Skills

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

10 years of relevant experience without degree

Tools

ISO 14001/45001

SAP - EHS Management system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

To maintain and implement Health, Safety, Environment, health, and Process safety management framework and programs on site. To educate employees on the workplace HSE policies, process safety management, Plant construction project safety and environmental protection, procedures, and programs. Advice site management on HSE related legislation and requirements and PSM /HSE training, new technology applications, and leverage best practices. Achieve Health & Safety, Environmental, (HSE) Targets.

Job Description:

· Responsible to contact/implement PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) and MOC (Management of Change) reviews, PSSRs (Pre-Startup Safety review) and start-up of project modifications.

· Responsible for the Implement of equipment LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) system for the safe handing over of equipment for maintenance activities.

· Coordinating the equipment walkdowns and punch listing activities prior to taking over ownership from the EPC contractor.

· Co-ordinate for the development, implementation of pre-startup planning activities and oversee commissioning & start-up activities of grassroot facilities.

· Accountable for the safe commissioning of newly completed project modifications into service.

· Lead the HSE Procedure development activities.

· Act as Subject Matters Expert (SME) on matters related to safety, loss prevention, environment, occupational health, compliance, and operational excellence.

· Provide safety engineering expertise in the resolution of plant operations safety problems. Formulate and implement long-term strategies to improve safety operations and reduce costs.

· Provide technical assistance and advice covering but not limited to safety management systems, process safety, fire prevention, quantitative risk analysis and behavioural safety to ensure minimization of losses and prevention of fires.

· Review Change request and ensure compliance with prevailing standards and operational safety requirements. Review waiver requests for non-compliant designs and construction and provide technical advice for satisfactory resolution.

· Monitor all new or changes in HSE related regulations and legislations that may impact construction project design, construction, and future operations, especially in Environmental, PSM, and Plant Operation Safety related matters. Conduct gap analysis and ensure that the plant has programs and control in place to ensure compliance of on-going projects.

· Demonstrate commitment and compliance to HSE policy by communicating HSE information to employees, being knowledgeable of specific compliance requirements in areas of responsibilities and verifying active implementation.

· Lead, organize, and participate actively in IPL plant HSE activities (e.g. HSE training, safety risk assessment review, PHA, MOC, correction of HSE hazards, unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviour in the plant).

· Lead and / or participate in HSE incident/ accident investigation and reporting. Ensure complete and thorough investigations and timely follow-up all required actions by respective assigned employees.

· Lead project designated working groups to develop Latex plant's HSE procedures, programs and controls including measurements and results analysis. Obtain management endorsements and support from all functions.

· Maintain an effective industrial hygiene and health program to monitor employee exposures to chemical and physical risks; ensure no occupational related health problems.

· To share the best practices and Incident investigation to Singapore IPL site team.

Achieve Sustainability Targets which include the following responsibilities:

· Advise matters related to waste, water management, and gas discharge compliance management.

· Drive continual reduction and recycle of waste.

Requirements:

· Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience in a chemical plant HSE (with Chemical Eng degree), or 10 years for candidates without degree qualification.

· Working knowledge of ISO 14001/45001, SS561 and Safety Management Systems will be an added advantage.

· Good experience in PHA facilitating and PSM framework management.

· Good knowledge on Chemical Plant construction safety and new chemical plant startup experiences will be an added advantage.

· Good knowledge in interpretation of HSE related legislations and requirements.

· Good knowledge in risk management (including hazard identification from regular inspection).

· Good knowledge on incident investigation skills.

· Basic incident and monitoring results trend analysis.Strong leadership skills and a team player.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Working knowledge of MS office software, SAP -EHS Management system