Assistant Manager (Environmental Health & Safety)

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Job Description

To oversee the Safety and Health Management System in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering that involve activities and hazards ranging from heavy engineering works/machineries to handling of regulated chemicals/hazardous substances, ionising/non-ionising substance and laser equipment.

. Develop, implement, and maintain the Department's Safety & Health Management System in compliance with statutory and institutional requirements
. Ensure compliance with all applicable Workplace Safety & Health, environmental, and fire safety regulations, including management of licences and statutory obligations
. Provide technical advice on hazard identification, risk assessment, and safe work practices for laboratories, hazardous materials, radiation sources, and engineering equipment
. Oversee laboratory safety, including commissioning/decommissioning, and safe operations of facilities and equipment
. Administer Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and ensure proper implementation of high-risk work controls (e.g., LOTO)
. Plan and conduct safety inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance reviews, coordinate and close audit findings
. Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
. Develop and implement emergency response plans, and coordinate drills and business continuity planning
. Conduct safety training, briefings, and engagement initiatives to promote a strong safety culture
. Maintain accurate S&H records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
. Serve as Secretariat for S&H committees and support College-level safety programmes
. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external authorities (e.g., MOM, NEA, SCDF) on S&H matters
. Perform specialised safety functions where applicable (e.g., radiation monitoring, leak testing, dosimetry tracking)
. Support management review processes and continuous improvement initiatives
. Provide backup support for other S&H personnel as required

Job Requirements

. Possess at least a bachelor's degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, or a related discipline.
. Good knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Health Act and its subsidiary legislation, as well as relevant fire safety, environmental, and other statutory requirements in Singapore.
. Demonstrated competency in hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of control measures (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, JSA/RA).
. Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM is preferred.
. Certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with SCDF will be an advantage.
. Certified internal auditor for ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) preferred.
. Possession of Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC/BCSS) Work-at-Height Assessor/Supervisor certification is an added advantage.
. Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in construction, laboratory, or engineering environments.
. Candidates with fewer years of experience but strong academic background and relevant exposure may be considered.
. Familiarity with statutory safety regulations, including chemical safety and hazardous substances management.
. Good knowledge of industry standards and best practices in laboratory and/or construction safety.
. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
. Independent, proactive, and a collaborative team player.
. Highly committed, detail-oriented, and service-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility
. Open to fixed term contract