Senior Manager, RESM (Risk, Environment and Safety Management)

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC) is seeking a senior leader to head enterprise risk management, workplace safety and health, sustainability, and emergency response for a wafer fabrication facility in Singapore.

The role oversees risk governance across first and second lines of defense, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, and ISO 50001. A strong track record in chemical-heavy manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Industrial safety, environmental protection and fire protection certificates preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in semiconductor or chemically intensive manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERM framework implementation across first and second lines of defense.
• Oversee WSH systems implementation and enforcement (ISO 45001).
• Drive sustainability initiatives including carbon management and ISO 14001/45001/14064/50001 programs.
• Direct Emergency Response Centre operations and crisis management readiness.
• Governance, compliance, and assurance across risk, environment, and safety functions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Industrial safety certificates

Job description

Lead the implementation, integration, and performance oversight of enterprise risk management (ERM), workplace safety & health(WSH), fire safety, sustainability and Emergency Response Centre for a wafer fabrication facility. Provide direction and governance, ensuring consistent execution across first and second lines of defense, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and alignment with evolving global sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and consistent application of the ERM framework across first and second lines of defense through respective team leads.
• Ensure risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring are embedded in operational processes.
• Review risk registers, control effectiveness, and reporting; ensure timely escalation of material risks.
• Direct scenario testing, incident response, and crisis management including Business continual planning and readiness across functions.
• Conduct job and environment hazard and risk assessments, perform workplace evaluations, and implement corrective and preventive actions

2. Safety & Health (WSH)

• Provide oversight on the implementation and enforcement of WSH systems (e.g., ISO 45001) through WSH team leads.
• Ensure robust process safety management for high-risk operations (chemicals, gases, cleanroom environments).
• Review incident trends, investigation quality, and closure of corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Oversee fire safety management systems and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and fire codes.
• Ensure effectiveness of fire risk assessments, fire protection systems, and emergency preparedness through dedicated leads.
• Review inspection, testing, and maintenance(ITM) regimes and system reliability metrics.
• Direct fire emergency planning, drills, and coordination readiness with authorities.

4. Sustainability & Carbon Management

• Provide direction and oversight on implementation of sustainability initiatives, with focus on carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3)
• Ensure robust carbon accounting, tracking, and reporting aligned to evolving global standards.
• Review performance of energy, emissions, water, and waste programmes against targets.
• Ensure integrity of ESG data for disclosures and assurance.
• Provide oversight on the implementation and enforcement of Environmental systems (e.g., ISO 14000 etc ) through team leads

5. Emergency Response Centre (24 hrs operation, 7 days a week)

• Provide direction ,oversight and implementation of Emergency Response for all emergency on site
• Lead and facilitate ERC (Emergency Response Committee) related activities such as factory emergency response, fire, gas leak and others

6. Governance, Compliance & Assurance

• Establish and maintain governance structures ensuring alignment across risk, safety, fire safety, and sustainability functions.
• Review consolidated reporting for senior management and board committees.
• Provide second-line oversight and challenge to ensure control effectiveness across functions.
• Implement audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
• Apply all relevant licenses, conduct tests and provide necessary inspection reports on risk, environment and safety to drive continuous improvement
• Lead and continually review existing and new Fab processes and equipment for EHS compliance, including managing waste, air, water, chemicals, gas and others
• Lead a team across first and second lines of defense.
• Define clear roles, accountabilities, and performance expectations across domains.
• Drive alignment, coordination, and consistency of execution across teams.
• Build leadership capability within each function and strengthen overall risk, environment and safety culture.
• Lead and implement ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO14064,and ISO50001 management systems certification and compliance
• Perform regular and ad-hoc inspections. audits and supervise hazardous operations safely
• Provide technical, regulatory and process guidance to address emerging EHS issues

8. Stakeholder Integration

• Align with operations, engineering, and facilities leadership to ensure effective implementation of controls.
• Serve as the central coordination point across functions for risk, safety, fire, and sustainability matters.
• Interface with neighbors, regulators, auditors, and emergency services at a leadership level.
• Manage semiconductor process safety, establish Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)culture, implement and enhance the EHS program for employees and contractors
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science background including Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, environmental science and emergency response or management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive manufacturing industries and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Possess industrial safety, environmental protection, and fire protection related certificates
• Register MOM Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) / Certified SCDF Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM), Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) / Certified Greenhouse Gas Manager (GHG Manager)

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership, analytical skills and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographical teams with diverse background
• Goal driven and an excellent team player that can work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Has a growth mindset, prioritizing adaptability, resilience, innovation, and ongoing learning to support business needs

Others

• Where relevant to the job role and scope of responsibilities, the jobholder may be appointed to statutory or regulatory roles (e.g. Fire Safety Manager, WSH Officer, Energy Manager, Water Efficiency Manager, Environmental Control Officer, Licensed Electrical Worker, or Radiation Protection Officer). Such appointments form part of the core role and applicable job grade, with no separate appointment allowance.
• The jobholder is responsible for maintaining all required certifications and CPD, reporting any lapse immediately, and discharging applicable statutory duties independently with direct reporting to the occupier on statutory compliance matters.