Safety Officer

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Safety Officer for a fixed-term assignment on a reclamation project. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, conducting inspections, and promoting safety culture within a team engaged in marine works. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in safety management for construction or reclamation projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction, marine, or reclamation projects.
• Recognized certification such as NEBOSH or similar preferred.
• Good understanding of local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site operations to ensure safety compliance.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Lead safety drills and site inductions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Compliance Monitoring

Safety Culture Promotion

Education

Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health

Environmental Health

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Officer to join our reclamation project team for a fixed-term assignment. The Safety Officer will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety compliance on-site, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the marine and land reclamation works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with statutory and company safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments specific to reclamation works.
• Advise site teams on safety measures related to dredging, sand filling, slope stabilization, and coastal protection.
• Ensure proper implementation of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Lead toolbox meetings, safety drills, and site inductions for all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintain safety records, incident reports, near-miss logs, and prepare weekly/monthly safety reports for the management team.
• Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g., DOSH, BCA, MOM) and support audits or inspections.
• Recommend and follow up on corrective/preventive actions from safety observations and incidents.
• Promote a positive safety culture and actively participate in safety campaigns and programs.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health, Environmental Health, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction, marine, or reclamation projects.
• Recognized certification such as NEBOSH, SSSC (for Singapore), or SHO (for Malaysia) preferred.
• Familiar with environmental and safety compliance related to marine works and coastal infrastructure.
• Good understanding of local safety regulations and reporting practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage multi-national teams and contractors.
• Physically fit and willing to work on-site in outdoor and marine conditions.

Chan Chee Meng
EA 07C3069
R1110620