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Manager / Senior Manager (Workplace Safety & Health), Office of Safety and Health (3-Year Contract)

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

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This is a Workplace Safety and Health Officer role at a research organization, likely in a semiconductor or cleanroom environment. The manager will develop and implement WSH management systems, conduct inspections, training, and emergency response planning, and ensure compliance with regulations.

ResearchFull-timeOffice of Safety & Health

Key Responsibilities

  • Discharge the duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in accordance to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and the WSH (WSHO) Regulations.
  • Develop/implement WSH management system and risk management plans pertaining to the research and general activities in the workplace.
  • Develop/implement programmes to steer WSH culture, habits and norms of the organisation.
  • Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety trainings.
  • Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters.
  • Carry out WSH inspections and evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.
  • Facilitate the management of risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.
  • Prepare and implement emergency response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders.
  • Plan and conduct emergency response training and drills.
  • Conduct incidents investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.
  • Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields
  • At least 2 years of relevant WSH working experience
  • MOM registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer and SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager
  • Knowledge of WSH and chemical substances legislations and standards
  • Working experience in cleanroom environment is an advantage.
  • Self-driven and meticulous with strong ability to multi-task
  • Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills