Workplace Safety & Health Officer

Cora Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora Environment seeks an HSSE Specialist to reinforce workplace safety and process safety compliance at our energy-from-waste plant in Singapore. You will report to the Workplace Safety & Health Manager and ensure adherence to MOM, SCDF, and local HSSE standards while supporting cross-functional teams.

You will lead training, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory liaison, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Process or Risk Engineering.
• Possess WSHO and FSM Certificates.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in relevant process industries.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore HSSE regulatory requirements.
• Able to communicate at all levels and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide WSH and Fire Safety expertise to meet MOM and SCDF requirements.
• Provide technical safety & engineering expertise to meet industry practices.
• Ensure compliance with WSH Regulations and FSM Regulations.
• Interface with departments to deliver process safety.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO14001, OSHAS18001/ISO45001 and MOM SMS compliance.
• Monitor compliance with Q-HSSE codes and Singapore regulations.
• Support O&M teams on hazards, risk control and process hazards.
• Contribute to Process Safety elements for PHA, MOC, PSSR.
• Perform Process Safety performance measurement and analysis.
• Ensure MOM Process Safety compliance.
• Coordinate HSSE programs and training/audits.
• Liaise with authorities on Licenses, Permits, and reporting.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes.
• Conduct HSSE staff and contractor trainings and awareness programs.
• Conduct regular site HSSE inspections and Monthly HSSE meetings.
• Assist in noise monitoring and exposure assessments per regulations.
• Conduct method statement and risk assessments.

Skills

Process safety

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training

Stakeholder liaison

Hazard analysis

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Reporting to the Workplace Safety & Health Manager to ensure compliance with all HSSE laws and regulations and other HSSE requirements applicable to Cora Environment Energy-from-Waste plant activities, products and services.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide WSH and Fire Safety expertise to meet or exceed requirements of MOM and SCDF
• Provide technical safety & engineering expertise to meet relevant industry practices
• Demonstrate consistent and positive behaviours and actions that meet all the applicable requirements stated in WSH (WSHO) Regulations and Fire Safety (FSM) Regulations
• Interface with various departments and engineers to ensure process safety delivery
• Provide strong support to implement & maintain ISO 9001, ISO14001, OSHAS18001/ISO45001 and MOM SMS (SS 506 Part 3), MHI Safety Case Regime; and other applicable Q-HSSE Standards and Best Practices
• Monitor compliance to applicable Q-HSSE codes, standards and legislation in Singapore, as well as SCI G-HSSE standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Provide day-to-day support to Operation & Maintenance (O&M) teams on Hazards & risks control issues and assessing process hazards and risks
• Manage the sustainability and/or support implementation of the following Process Safety elements for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR)
• Process Safety Performance Measurement and Analysis
• Compliance with relevant MOM Process Safety requirements
• Interface with various departments and related stakeholders to support key HSSE Programs (e.g. HSSE O&M Cross Inspection,5S, G HSSE & MPM Monthly Reporting, PPE Inspection)
• Interface with other departments to jointly deliver technical/education training & audits programs to the field to improve competencies and ensure compliances
• Liaise with authorities on Licenses, Permits, and Written Permissions applications & renewals processes, and also on emission reporting and emission exceedance management
• Contribute as part of cross-functional teams in the investigation and analysis of incidents / accidents in any company owned premises / asset; to identify root causes of problems and recommend and follow-up on corrective & preventive actions/solutions
• Conduct training for staff & contractors on HSSE matters & emergency response drills as well as implement promotional Programmes / activities where required to raise awareness / understanding of Staff & Contractors on new or changes in HSSE-related systems / procedures
• Conduct regular site HSSE inspections
• Conduct Monthly HSSE Committee Meeting
• Assist in the Annual Respirator Fit-Test, Workplace Safety and Health (Medical Examinations) Regulations Exposure to Noise (Audiometric Test)
• Conduct and Review Method Statement and Risk assessments
• Assist in Conduct noise monitoring in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Chapter 354a), WSH ( Noise) Regulations 2011 & Personal Dosimetry monitoring based on person in similar exposure group (SEG), boundary noise monitoring in accordance with Environmental Protection & Management ( Boundary Noise Limits for Factory Premises) Regulations , Environmental Protection and Management Act (in compliance to NEA requirements), Industrial Hygiene monitoring based on WSHA (General Provisions) Regulations : Permissible Exposure Limits of Toxic Substances ( Personal and Static test), and Indoor Air Quality Assessment ( Instantaneous measurement in accordance to SS554:2009)

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Related industry experience with an Engineering degree or diploma, preferable in Chemical/ Environmental / Process or Risk Engineering
• Possess WSHO and FSM Certificates
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in the relevant process industries
• Strong knowledge of Singapore HSSE related regulatory requirements preferred
• Meeting standard industrial practices, Codes/Standards, and Insurance Guidelines
• Experience in process safety and manufacturing is desired
• Able to communicate at all levels and firm in decision
• Able to work under pressure & tight deadlines
• Able to self-motivate and encourage cohesive work team