HSE Manager

Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement and continuously improve the  HSE/WSH Management System and SHMS .

Ensure compliance with the  Singapore WSH Act , Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing Regulations and applicable requirements.

Oversee high-risk shipyard activities such as  hot work, confined-space entry, work at height, lifting/crane operations, fabrication, blasting/painting, docking, commissioning and sea trials .

Manage  Risk Assessments, JSA, Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures and Permit-to-Work systems .

Ensure vessel safety, including safe access, gas-free conditions, ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, SIMOPS and emergency rescue arrangements.

Manage and monitor  contractor/subcontractor HSE performance , including pre-qualification, induction, inspections, audits and corrective actions.

Lead routine  site inspections, management safety walks and HSE audits , with authority to stop unsafe work.

Lead investigations into  accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences , including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Develop and maintain  emergency response plans and drills  covering fire, explosion, spills, confined-space rescue, man overboard and other major emergencies.

Oversee  environmental compliance , including hazardous waste, chemicals, spills, emissions, wastewater, noise, dust and waste management.

Develop  HSE training and competency programmes , toolbox meetings, safety briefings and campaigns.

Prepare management reports and track HSE KPIs such as  LTI, MTC, FAC, near misses, incidents, NCRs, corrective actions, contractor performance and training statistics .

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in  Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline .

Relevant Singapore WSH qualifications.

Minimum  8–10 years' HSE/WSH experience , preferably within a shipyard, marine, offshore, oil & gas or heavy construction environment.

At least  3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial HSE position .

Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation.

Demonstrated experience managing shipyard high-risk activities.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor

ISO 14001 knowledge/certification

Auditing and incident investigation competency

Confined-space and gas-testing competency

Lifting/rigging safety knowledge.