WSH Officer

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 6,000 - 8,200; Full time

Job summary

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD is hiring a MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to lead the project WSH management system and ensure compliance with Singapore WSH regulations, LTA requirements and site safety procedures.

You will conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and manage permit-to-work processes on the Mandai project site.

Qualifications

• MOM-registered WSHO with valid registration.
• Minimum 3 years of post-registration WSHO experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Must have prior working experience in LTA, MRT or rail infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, LTA safety requirements and risk management.
• Practical experience in site inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, permit-to-work systems and subcontractor safety coordination.
• Experience in M&E construction works (electrical, mechanical, ACMV, fire protection, ELV) is an advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for safety reports and documentation.
• Willing to work at Mandai project site on a 5.5-day work week.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project WSH Management System per Singapore WSH regulations and LTA requirements.
• Conduct site safety inspections, safety walks, audits and compliance checks for M&E construction activities.
• Identify workplace hazards, review risk assessments and implement risk controls.
• Monitor safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems and high-risk construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with lifting, work-at-height, hot works and confined space safety.
• Investigate incidents and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, consultants and authorities on WSH matters.
• Promote a proactive safety culture among workers and subcontractors.

Skills

WSHO registration

Post-registration WSHO experience

Risk management

Safety inspections

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project Workplace Safety and Health Management System in accordance with Singapore WSH regulations, LTA requirements and project safety procedures.

• Conduct regular site safety inspections, safety walks, audits and compliance checks for M&E construction activities.

• Identify workplace hazards, review risk assessments and ensure appropriate risk control measures are implemented.

• Monitor safe work procedures, method statements, permit-to-work systems and high-risk construction activities.

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements for lifting operations, work-at-height activities, hot works, confined spaces and other construction-related activities.

• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents and near misses, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct toolbox meetings, safety inductions, safety briefings and awareness programmes.

• Monitor subcontractor safety performance, site housekeeping, PPE compliance and safety documentation.

• Maintain accurate WSH records, inspection reports, incident reports, risk assessments and audit documentation.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, consultants, client representatives and relevant authorities on WSH matters.

• Support safety audits and inspections conducted by MOM, LTA, clients and consultants.

• Promote a proactive safety culture among employees, workers and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Must be a MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with valid registration.

• Minimum 3 years of post-registration WSHO experience in construction or infrastructure projects.

• Must have prior working experience in LTA, MRT or rail infrastructure construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, LTA safety requirements, risk management and construction site safety practices.

• Practical experience in site inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, permit-to-work systems and subcontractor safety coordination.

• Experience in M&E construction works, including electrical, mechanical, ACMV, fire protection, ELV or related building services, will be an advantage.

• Good communication, coordination, documentation and reporting skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office for safety reports and documentation.

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

• Willing to work at the Mandai project site on a 5.5-day work week.