Assistant Manager/Manager (Safety & Health)

National University of Singapore; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Safety & Health team at the College of Design and Engineering seeks an Assistant Manager/Manager to lead safety and fire safety programs across the Electrical and Computer Engineering departments at Kent Ridge Campus.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk assessments, incident readiness, and coordinating S&H meetings, audits, drills, and license documentation to maintain a safe research environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry or related subject.
• At least two years working experience in Semiconductor wafer fabrication or chemical-related workplace.
• Familiar with statutory safety & health regulations.
• Familiar with hazard identification, risk analysis and assessment methodologies.
• Good knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to laboratory safety.
• Registered WSHO with MOM is highly desired; FSM with SCDF advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Independent and good team player.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety & health and Fire Safety management system in compliance with Workplace Safety & Health Act, Fire Safety Act and NUS safety requirements.
• Establish a framework for legal & statutory compliance through assessing safety & health legal requirements and regulated chemicals.
• Provide technical guidance on safety & health requirements, including proposing measures based on hierarchy of controls.
• Include safety & health controls on the use of hazardous gases, exhaust and abatement systems, GCs and VMBs.
• Support college level safety & health programmes and processes, including Secretariat for Department and College level S&H committee meetings.
• Manage laboratory/workshop commissioning and decommissioning.
• Assist license holders in updating licenses and documentation for compliance; oversee audits and reports.
• Conduct regular safety & health inspections and organize activities and events.
• Review, implement, monitor, and coordinate safety & health emergency preparedness including drills and exercises.
• Ad Hoc duties as required by the Department and Safety Committee

Skills

Safety management

Fire safety

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Independent

Education

Degree in Engineering

HSE or Chemistry

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager (Safety & Health)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 13/05/2026

Job Description

• Responsible for safety & health and Fire Safety management system in compliance with Workplace Safety & Health Act, Fire Safety Act and NUS Safety & Health and Fire Safety requirements
• Establish a framework for legal & statutory compliance through assessing the applicability of safety & health legal requirements and regulated chemicals, as well as departmental related licenses
• Provide technical guidance on safety & health requirements, including proposing measures based on hierarchy of controls
• Including safety & health controls on the use of flammable and hazardous gases, exhaust and abatement systems, GCs and VMBs etc.
• Provide support to college level safety & health programmes and processes, including Secretariat for Department and College level S&H committee meetings
• Manage laboratory/ Workshop commissioning and decommissioning
• Assisting the license holders in maintaining and updating regulatory & statutory licenses and documentation for compliance. Oversee all internal audits and reports for compliance.
• Conduct regular safety & health inspections and organize Safety & Health activities and events
• Review, implement, monitor, and coordinate Safety & Health emergency preparedness. Including Fire drills/exercises and TTX.
• Ad Hoc duties as required by the Department and Safety Committee

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, HSE or Chemistry or related subject. Those without a degree but with the relevant experience can also apply.
• At least two years working experience in Semiconductor wafer fabrication or chemical-related workplace
• Familiar with statutory safety & health regulations
• Familiar with hazard identification, risk analysis and assessment methodologies
• Good knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to laboratory safety
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM is highly desired; Registered Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with SCDF would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Independent and good team player
• Highly committed with good service-oriented attitude
• Open to Fixed Term Contract

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 31376