Safety Coordinator

Job Purpose

The WSH Coordinator supports the implementation and monitoring of Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) programmes across sites. This role works closely with the HSE department and site teams to ensure compliance with WSH regulations, promote safe work practices, manage risks, and support continuous improvement of safety performance.

This role is offered on a 1-year contract, with an opportunity to transition into a permanent position for high performers.

Key Responsibilities

WSH Programme Support & Compliance

• Support the implementation of WSH programmes and initiatives

• Explain WSH compliance requirements and proper work practices relevant to employees

• Address and provide guidance on instances of WSH non-compliance and unsafe work practices

• Report WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions, and unsafe practices

Site Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct site WSH compliance inspections and routine checks

• Monitor work practices

• Collect and maintain data

• Support the implementation of actions to improve WSH performance and control risks

• Monitor the effectiveness

Incident & Emergency Management

• Manage and respond promptly to incidents and accidents

• Follow site Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs) during emergency situations

• Alert team members of emergency situations and potential escalation of incidents or accidents

• Support WSH incident and accident investigations

• Follow investigation protocols to collect data and report findings

• Contribute recommendations to prevent recurrence of incidents and accidents

• Support the implementation of immediate, corrective, and preventive actions

Risk Management & IMS Support

• Assess work processes to identify and establish the scope of WSH risks

• Execute Risk Management (RM) plans and conduct Risk Assessments (RA)

• Support and implement action plans to improve AlfaTech Integrated Management System (IMS)

• Ensure RM and RA documentation is properly executed and maintained

Other

• May be required to stay beyond normal working hours on rare occasions to support site operations or emergency situations

Candidate Requirements

• Exposure to regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, cleanroom, laboratory, or industrial sites experience in pharmaceutical environments is an advantage

• Experience reviewing and assessing Permit-to-Work (PTW) documentation and providing professional advice on hazard identification

• Knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements and experience in conducting safety audits are advantageous

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, and engage workers, supervisors, and contractors across site operations

• Possesses a safety-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and regulated environment

• Willing to learn, adaptable, and able to handle stress and work under pressure

• Proactive and positive in influencing safe behaviours on site team-oriented with good interpersonal skills

• Intermediate computer literacy, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to adopt online platforms for safety documentation management

• Experience with safety management systems, incident reporting tools, digital permit systems, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace is an advantage

• Holds a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health and valid WSH Coordinator Refresher Training

• Additional WSQ certifications such as Process Plant Safety, Risk Management, Confined Space, or Work-at-Height are advantageous

• Able to work at Tuas (Bus pick up at Tuas MRT)