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.