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.