ESH Officer - Fast Hire

The incumbent’s overall responsibilities are to enhance fire and operational risks management and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all stakeholders at the workplace.

Job scope among other duties shall include:

• Developing and implementing a framework of fire and ESH policies, risks management, training programs and compliant enforcement.
• Being a proactive driver for compliance to regulatory requirements ( MOM, NEA, PUB, SCDF, LTA ) and safety and occupational health practices.
• Being a safety expert advisor in engineering & process designs, and procurement of plant & machineries and services.
• Maintaining certification of ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management System (EMS), ISO 45001:2018 and SS 651:2019 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and BizSafe Level Star.
• Promoting safety culture amongst stakeholders: Management and staff, operators, and supervisors and workmen of contractors to pre-empt and eliminate workplace injury and illness.
• Planning and initiating events to promote fire and occupational safety and health awareness.
• Being appointed to be Safe Management Officer(SMO) to assist in the implementation, co-ordination, and monitoring of Safe Management Measures at the workplace.

Routine Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspects the facilities, plant, and equipment to identify fire, safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Checks and updates validity of operational licences & approvals and equipment certifications.
• Walks the shop floor to monitor Process Owners’ compliance with safety procedures, occupational health safe practices and environmental pollution preventive measures.
• Conducts risk assessments and investigates workplace accidents, and near missed incidents.
• Prepares and submits investigation / inspection reports to document findings, recommendations and follow up on matters arising from these activities.
• Ensures that GHS requirements and Safety Data Sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.

Required qualifications and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field
• Registered Safety Officer with MOM
• FSM qualifications recognised by SCDF for registration as site FSM will be an advantage
• 5 years of ESH experience in chemical, petrochemical, hazardous waste management, or other manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience in logistics and fleet management is preferred.
• Proactive and meticulous personality with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.