Safety Officer cum ECO

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) / Environmental Control Officer (ECO) to lead, implement, and enforce workplace safety, health, and environmental compliance for a large-scale LTA Cross Island Line (CRL) project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving safety excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, and environmental control in accordance with LTA, MOM, NEA, and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

WSH Compliance & Safety Management

• Lead implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with LTA, MOM, and project safety requirements.
• Ensure all site activities comply with LTA General Specifications, project safety plans, Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and Method Statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, hazard identification exercises, and compliance checks to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Review, monitor, and enforce subcontractor and worker compliance with safety standards, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Lead incident, accident, near-miss, and dangerous occurrence investigations, including root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and reporting.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, electrical works, hot works, working at height, confined spaces, and heavy equipment deployment.

LTA InSight, Documentation & Reporting

• Administer and maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance records through LTA InSight and other required systems.
• Manage safety documentation including inspection reports, incident reports, permits, corrective actions, training records, environmental monitoring records, and statutory submissions.
• Prepare and submit required WSH performance reports, safety statistics, and compliance documentation to project management and relevant authorities.
• Ensure audit readiness and proper document control for internal reviews, LTA audits, and regulatory inspections.

Training, Culture & Stakeholder Coordination

• Organise and conduct toolbox meetings, WSH briefings, induction programmes, emergency drills, and safety training for workers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Promote strong site-wide safety culture through proactive engagement, leadership, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, LTA representatives, subcontractors, and site supervisors to ensure alignment on safety priorities.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, WSH committee meetings, and project reviews to address safety and environmental concerns.

Environmental Control (ECO)

• Implement and monitor environmental control measures covering noise, dust, waste management, vector control, housekeeping, pollution prevention, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure compliance with NEA, LTA, and environmental regulations throughout project execution.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives where applicable, including resource efficiency and environmentally responsible site practices.

Requirements

• Registered WSHO with MOM (mandatory)
• Registered ECO with NEA / relevant authority (mandatory)
• WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health / NEBOSH / equivalent
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant WSH experience, preferably in LTA / MRT / CRL / major infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of LTA safety systems, InSight, MOM regulations, PTW, RA, SWP, and environmental compliance
• Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure construction risks and controls
• Strong reporting, documentation, and audit management capability
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of enforcing compliance in dynamic site environments

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in CRL, MRT, rail, or major public infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of LTA culture, reporting expectations, and contractor management
• Ability to lead safety culture transformation beyond basic compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 systems is advantageous