Workplace Safety & Health Officer

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.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.