Workplace Safety & Health Officer

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We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Workplace Safety and Health Officer to play a key role in developing and operating our new sustainable waste management facility. This is an opportunity to take ownership of workplace safety, contribute to sustainable waste management, and build a rewarding career with a progression to becoming a Plant Manager.

You will be responsible for the facility from project development and commissioning through to the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring that Safety, Environment and Health (SEH) standards are maintained , while ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements and relevant environmental and quality standards.
• Implement safety programmes, risk assessments, safe work procedures and emergency response measures.
• Lead workplace incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Build and lead a strong team and promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with government authorities, contractors, consultants, suppliers and senior management.
• Lead the development and commissioning of the new facility and oversee its subsequent operations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, consultants, suppliers and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of plant machinery and equipment.
• Take overall responsibility for daily plant operations, production, maintenance, manpower and operating costs.
• Monitor plant performance and KPIs, and drive improvements in productivity, reliability, quality and efficiency.
• Lead maintenance programmes to ensure plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Drive the use of automation, digital technology and process improvements.

Requirements

• Relevant WSH qualification/certification and good knowledge of Singapore WSH requirements.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO14001, ISO 9001 and BizSAFE requirements will be an advantage.
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in plant operations, project management, manufacturing, industrial, environmental or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing projects from planning and construction through commissioning and operational handover.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, environmental services or industrial processing will be an advantage.
• Strong experience with industrial machinery, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.