Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise in maintaining compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations across a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will drive EHS initiatives, process safety management programmes, incident investigations, risk assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and continuous improvement projects to ensure a safe workplace while supporting operational excellence.
Location: Tuas,Singapore
Duration: 12 Months
Key Responsibilities:
EHS Compliance & Governance
- Provide direction and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, corporate standards, and site procedures.
- Develop, implement, revise and maintain EHS policies, procedures and programmes to support regulatory and corporate compliance.
- Act as the primary liaison during regulatory inspections and audits, coordinating responses and follow-up actions.
Process Safety Management
- Implement and maintain Chemical Process Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM) programmes.
- Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (HAZOP, FMEA) and risk assessments for new processes, equipment and operational changes.
- Evaluate engineering controls and safety systems, including relief valves, flame arresters, explosion relief panels and other process safety devices.
Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Lead site-wide EHS self-assessments, inspections and risk assessments.
- Identify, evaluate and mitigate workplace hazards through engineering, administrative and behavioural controls.
- Recommend and support capital expenditure projects, maintenance programmes and operational improvements to strengthen EHS performance.
Incident Management
- Lead investigations of safety, environmental, fire, spill and medical incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
- Track and verify completion of action items to prevent recurrence.
Training & Safety Culture
- Develop and deliver EHS training programmes based on regulatory requirements, operational procedures and corporate standards.
- Facilitate safety awareness initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
- Provide guidance and support to Safety Committees and cross-functional teams.
Occupational Health & Environmental Programmes
- Support Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Management programmes.
- Maintain compliance documentation, recordkeeping systems and regulatory reports.
- Monitor environmental and workplace safety performance indicators and recommend improvements.
Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience managing EHS programmes within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or related regulated industries.
- Proven experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation and EHS programme implementation.
- Experience supporting process safety management activities in manufacturing operations.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements.
- Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk assessment methodologies and hazard analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Familiarity with industrial hygiene, occupational health and environmental compliance programmes.
- Understanding of quality and regulatory requirements affecting pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments is advantageous.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all organisational levels.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Strong project coordination and organisational capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP or FMEA facilitation experience.
- Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) certification or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience managing regulatory inspections and external audits.
- Knowledge of emergency response management and environmental control systems.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Job Reference: R25150511 Cammy Li Xin Hui
Allegis Group Singapore Pte Ltd, Company Reg No. 200909448N, EA License No. 10C4544
