Job Description
HSSE Lead (Health, Safety, Security & Environment)
Job Title: HSSE Lead
Grade: M1 / M2
Department: Governance, Risk & Compliance
Reports To: Head of Governance / Executive Director
Location: 20 Teban Gardens Crescent, S 608928, Singapore Mint
Role Purpose
The HSSE Lead is responsible for overseeing and implementing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) programmes and initiatives across Singapore Mint's operations.
The role ensures compliance with workplace safety and health regulations, security requirements, environmental standards, and company policies. The incumbent will work closely with various departments to maintain a safe, secure and compliant working environment for employees, contractors, visitors and business operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, bullion storage, retail operations and facilities management.
Key Responsibilities
Workplace Safety & Health
- Implement and maintain Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) programmes in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, hazard identification activities and risk assessments.
- Monitor workplace safety performance and recommend improvement initiatives.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near-miss cases, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain safety records, reports and compliance documentation.
- Support emergency preparedness planning and conduct evacuation drills.
Security Management
- Support the implementation of physical security measures across all facilities.
- Monitor access control systems, CCTV systems, alarm systems and security operations.
- Conduct security assessments and support investigations into security incidents.
- Work closely with security service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure security standards are maintained.
- Ensure proper safeguarding of company assets, high-value inventory and controlled areas.
Environmental Management
- Support environmental compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable environmental regulations.
- Monitor waste management, hazardous material handling and environmental control measures.
- Assist in implementing sustainability and environmental improvement programmes.
- Maintain required environmental records, permits and related documentation.
Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management
- Oversee the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements relating to hazardous materials.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures relating to chemical handling activities.
- Maintain inventory records and safety documentation for hazardous substances.
Facilities & Contractor Management
- Support building and facilities management activities from an HSSE perspective.
- Work closely with Facilities and Operations teams to ensure workplace safety requirements are met.
- Interface with contractors, consultants and vendors on maintenance, renovation, infrastructure enhancement and construction projects.
- Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and permit-to-work processes.
- Conduct contractor safety briefings and site inspections.
Warehouse & Storage Systems Safety
- Support safe operation of warehouses, storage systems, vault facilities and racking systems.
- Ensure compliance with storage safety requirements and operational procedures.
- Conduct inspections and risk assessments relating to warehousing and storage activities.
- Recommend improvements to mitigate safety and operational risks.
Compliance, Audits & Reporting
- Coordinate internal audits, inspections and regulatory visits.
- Track corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, incidents and inspections.
- Prepare HSSE reports, statistics and compliance submissions.
- Maintain HSSE policies, procedures, licences, permits and records.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
- Support employee training relating to workplace safety, emergency response and environmental compliance.
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement activities and communications.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Risk Management, Security Management, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with a strong combination of relevant experience and professional certifications will also be considered.
Preferred Certifications
Candidates with the following certifications will have an added advantage:
- Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
- Fire Safety Manager (FSM) Certification
- Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Certification
- Industrial Hygienist Certification
- ISO 45001 Internal/Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 Internal/Lead Auditor
- ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor
- First Aid or Emergency Response-related certifications
Experience
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), Facilities Management, Risk Management or Compliance functions.
- Experience implementing workplace safety and regulatory compliance programmes.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Experience handling chemicals, hazardous substances and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience in building and facilities management, including maintenance activities and contractor management.
- Experience interfacing with contractors, consultants and stakeholders on construction works, renovation projects, infrastructure enhancement and facility improvement initiatives.
- Experience overseeing warehouse operations, storage systems, racking systems and associated safety controls.
- Experience managing fire safety programmes and emergency preparedness activities.
- Experience supporting ISO management systems and certification audits would be advantageous.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, precious metals, security-sensitive operations or other regulated environments would be advantageous.
Core Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Workplace Safety & Health Management
- Security & Asset Protection
- Environmental Compliance
- Fire Safety Management
- Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health
- Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Audit & Compliance Management
- Contractor Safety Management
- Warehouse & Storage System Safety
Leadership Competencies
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Organising
- Team Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
