WSH Officer / ECO (Semiconductor Fab Projects)

KUN LUN GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer to ensure safety compliance within a semiconductor fabrication environment. The role involves advising on accident prevention, monitoring site activities, and leading safety programs, particularly during tool foundation assembly and cleanroom operations. Suitable candidates should have at least 5 years of construction safety experience, with a focus on semiconductor projects, and hold necessary certifications. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in semiconductor projects.
• Experience in tool installation, structural anchoring, and compliance standards is an advantage.
• Willing to perform shift work or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Advise on accident prevention and risk mitigation.
• Deploy and maintain WSH programs and monitor site activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis for safety non-compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal and client reviews.

Skills

Communication and coordination skills

Knowledge of cleanroom compliance standards

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Education

MOM-registered WSH Officer

NEA-registered ECO

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and committed Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer to support engineering projects within a semiconductor fabrication (fab) environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safety compliance and environmental standards are upheld throughout the execution of specialized construction and installation works, including tool foundation assembly, and cleanroom-compatible ancillary works

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager and advise on accident prevention, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance specific to semiconductor cleanroom and sub-fab environments.
• Deploy and maintain WSH programs aligned with semiconductor industry best practices and ensure adherence during all site activities, particularly during tool foundation installation, equipment anchoring, and heavy rigging work.
• Monitor and audit daily construction operations to ensure safe execution of precision engineering tasks, including coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical subcontractors.
• Attend and lead daily toolbox meetings, focusing on task-specific hazards such as confined space entry, chemical exposure, vibration and noise, and dust generation control.
• Lead safety coordination and ensure all subcontractors adopt cleanroom protocol discipline, including gowning procedures and dust control measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in the event of safety non-compliance or near misses.
• Convene safety committee meetings and prepare detailed reports for internal and client-facing reviews.
• Supervise the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including anti-static gear, and ensure compliance with cleanroom safety protocols.
• Support site administration and logistics including material handling, waste segregation, and chemical management to ensure alignment with WSH and NEA guidelines.
• Act as the appointed Environmental Control Officer (ECO), ensuring compliance with all NEA environmental requirements, especially in relation to noise, dust, and waste discharge.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager or site leadership team.

Requirements

• MOM-registered WSH Officer and NEA-registered ECO.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, with at least 2 years in semiconductor fab or high-tech facility projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tool installation, structural anchoring, and cleanroom compliance standards is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt to fast-paced, high-compliance environments with tight timelines and precision-driven scope.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach.
• Willing to perform shift work or extended hours when required by project needs.
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.