HSEF Lead (Aerospace MRO/Permanent)

Industry: Aerospace/MRO

Work location: Changi

Benefits: AWS, Variable Bonus, Flexible Benefits, Medical/Dental, Company Transport

About the Job

HSE Leadership & Governance

• Drive the execution and operationalisation of company's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System (SMS) across assigned Operational Business Units (OBUs).
• Serve as the primary interface between Central HSE and Operations, ensuring HSE standards, governance requirements, and operational risk controls are consistently implemented and sustained.
• Lead HSE performance within assigned OBUs by supporting operational leaders in risk ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to OBU HSE personnel, ensuring consistent application of HSE standards and effective operational risk management across all business units.
• Provide direct HSE oversight and support for Logistics operations to ensure effective governance, compliance, and risk management.

HSE Management Systems & Compliance

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve HSE frameworks and programmes in alignment with corporate strategies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all required licences, permits, certifications, and statutory approvals remain valid and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and all applicable workplace safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and review incident investigations, validate root cause analyses, ensure timely reporting to relevant stakeholders, and drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote organisational learning by ensuring lessons learnt from incidents are effectively communicated and embedded into operational practices.

Operational Partnership & Risk Management

• Partner closely with OBU Directors, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement HSE programmes and identify opportunities for operational risk reduction.
• Conduct trend analysis and common cause reviews to develop innovative and transformational initiatives that improve safety performance and operational resilience.
• Provide HSE technical expertise to support operational activities, contractor management, equipment selection, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contractor HSE management, ensuring compliance with permit-to-work systems, critical risk controls, and company HSE requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor HSE audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure and verification of corrective and preventive actions.

Operational Excellence & Project Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to drive company's Zero Harm and Zero Emission strategies while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement best practices and emerging technologies (e.g. Smart Facilities and Smart HSE solutions) to improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk controls, and optimise business performance.
• Lead and manage HSE-related improvement projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and performance objectives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key operational liaison between Central HSE governance and site leadership, ensuring timely communication, escalation, and resolution of HSE matters.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, project updates, key risks, and strategic recommendations to Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory authorities in accordance with legal and compliance requirements.
• Manage HSE-related projects involving workplace safety improvements, cost optimisation, and facility or infrastructure enhancement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, and ensure ongoing compliance with legal, ISO, and corporate governance requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in the manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering industry.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) and certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM).
• Certified in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (e.g. Power BI and Power Automate) is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health (WSH), Fire Safety, and Environmental regulations applicable to the manufacturing and building industries, with hands-on operational experience and sound technical expertise.
• Good understanding and practical application of HSE management systems, with the ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Ramos May Anne De Mesa - [email protected]

Personnel Reg No: R1110127

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

EA Licence No: 02C3423