Senior Manager, Corporate HSSE (COE)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd is seeking a Manager, Group HSSE to drive governance and second-line assurance for health & safety globally, with a Singapore base. The role translates group policies into audit-ready execution across regions, leveraging data-driven insights and AI-enabled safety tools.

Based in Singapore, the role oversees HSSE assurance, risk-based auditing, and CAPA closure, while engaging with regulators, project teams, and senior leaders to enable safe and compliant operations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and recognized WSH qualifications preferred.
• 10–15 years HSSE experience in energy/renewables or EPC.
• Experience liaising with regulators and audits/inspections in Singapore.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder change and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the HSSE assurance framework across Singapore and overseas assets.
• Plan, lead, and execute GSMS audits and maturity assessments.
• Assess GSMS implementation across diverse sites, geographies and asset types.
• Review governance, roles, responsibilities and leadership accountabilities within GSMS.
• Develop and deliver management reviews and ensure timely closure of audit actions.
• Lead risk-based audit and inspection programs and track findings to closure.

Skills

Audit & inspection

Regulatory liaison

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Risk Management

NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications

Tools

GSMS audits

AI-enabled safety tools

Job description

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Purpose & Scope

The Manager, Group HSSE drives governance and L2 assurance for health & safety across all regions and business units. The role translates Group policies and standards into consistent, audit‑ready execution, providing oversight, challenge, and support to country and project teams. Based in Singapore with a global remit, the position emphasises second‑line assurance, data‑driven insights, and pragmatic enablement of AI‑supported safety tools.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• HSSE Assurance, Governance & GSMS
• Own and manage the HSSE assurance framework, including assurance of Sembcorp’s Global Safety Management System across Singapore and overseas assets.
• Plan, lead, and execute GSMS audits and maturity assessments to verify alignment with Group HSSE policies, standards, and international best practices.
• Assess the consistency and effectiveness of GSMS implementation across diverse business units, geographies, and asset types (power, renewables, utilities, construction, and new energies).
• Review governance, roles, responsibilities, and HSSE leadership accountabilities within the GSMS.
• Develop, and deliver management reviews according to the company requirements.
• Ensure follow up of all audit actions ensuring timely closure with Task Owner.
• L2 Assurance
• Execute a risk-based audit and inspection programme (desk and field-based) to assess implementation of Group standards; track findings and drive timely closure.
• Provide independent challenge on risk assessments, method statements, and critical controls (e.g., PTW, LOTO, lifting operations, working at height,).
• Trend recurrent non-conformities and recommend systemic fixes; verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Data, Analytics & AI-Enabled Safety
• Own the integrity of HSSE performance data (leading/lagging indicators)
• Champion practical AI/digital use cases with Group Digital—pilot, evaluate impact, and scale.
• Facilitate lessons‑learned capture and dissemination across countries to reinforce a learning eco‑system.
• Oversee the incident reporting and investigation framework; ensure robust root‑cause analysis and effective CAPA.
• Training
• Develop, maintain and deliver training on the global safety management system ensuring it is understood at all levels within the business including the frontline worker.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with Operations, Projects, and Country HSSE teams to support implementation and close gaps identified through assurance.
• Regulatory interface: Operations (L1) teams lead frontline regulator engagement. This role maintains awareness of Singapore’s WSH regulatory expectations and general requirements across operating geographies to inform standards and assurance focus.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Risk Management or related field; recognized WSH/NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications preferred.
• 10–15 years progressive HSSE experience, ideally within energy/renewables, EPC, or industrial operations; multi-country exposure advantageous.
• Proven experience liaising with Singapore regulators—MOM/WSH Inspectorate, including audits/inspections, notices, and compliance closure.
• Demonstrated success implementing Group standards across diverse sites and cultures, and leading multi‑stakeholder change.
• Strong incident investigation, risk assessment, contractor management, and assurance skills.
• Awareness and practical understanding of AI/data‑driven HSSE tools; able to translate use‑cases into outcomes with Digital partners.
• Excellent communication, influence, and facilitation skills; comfortable engaging senior leaders, regulators, contractors, and field teams.
• Strong English required; additional Asian languages advantageous.
• International travel to sites as business requires.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution‑first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.