The posting
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and implement EHS strategies, policies and management systems for greenfield construction projects and subsequent manufacturing operations.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), environmental and fire safety regulations, as well as corporate EHS standards.
- Develop annual EHS objectives, monitor performance, conduct audits and report key findings to management.
- Conduct risk assessments for construction activities, including work at height, hot works, excavation and other high-risk operations.
- Oversee contractor, subcontractor and supplier EHS compliance, including Design for Safety (DfS) requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures.
- Develop and conduct EHS training, safety awareness programmes, emergency response drills and safety audits.
- Coordinate fire protection installation activities, emergency preparedness and Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) development.
- Manage environmental compliance, waste management, emissions control and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide EHS guidance to senior management, project teams and stakeholders throughout construction and operational phases.
- Lead, coach and develop the EHS team to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Specialist Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Workplace Safety & Health, Occupational Hygiene, Facility & Safety Management or related disciplines.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant EHS experience in large-scale pharmaceutical, petrochemical or semiconductor cleanroom environments.
- MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO); Fire Safety Manager (FSM) certification preferred.
- Strong experience in construction EHS management, contractor safety, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in greenfield construction projects, facility start-ups and transition to operational EHS is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Design for Safety (DfS), incident investigations, emergency response and EHS management systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing EHS teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in English; ability to communicate in Mandarin with China-based stakeholders is an advantage.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Application Details
Please state your availability, current and expected salary in your resume.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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