HSE Manager (C)

Lead and drive all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) initiatives for a Greenfield chemical project and subsequent manufacturing operations in Singapore. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance process safety governance occupational health programs and fostering a strong safety culture across project and plant environments.

Responsibilities

HSE Leadership & Governance

• Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of site-wide HSE management systems in compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic HSE oversight during project execution and transition into steady-state manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the appointed Hazardous Substances (HS) license holder and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Act as Site Management Officer (SMO) during public health emergencies.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Manage all regulatory permits licenses submissions and statutory requirements in accordance with Singapore’s regulatory framework.
• Lead internal and external HSE sustainability and compliance audits.
• Interface with regulatory authorities project owners contractors and senior management on HSE matters.

Process Safety & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain robust Process Safety Management (PSM) systems including:
  • Risk assessments and HAZOP reviews
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
  • Safe chemical handling and manufacturing permitting
• Review new processes and lead associated risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

Occupational Health Emergency & Security Management

• Lead Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Develop and maintain site emergency response plans; conduct drills and workforce training.
• Implement and manage site security programs aligned with corporate standards.
• Monitor and analyze injury illness and incident performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Safety Culture & Engagement

• Promote a proactive safety culture through training safety meetings leadership engagement and visible HSE advocacy.
• Communicate findings risks and corrective actions clearly to stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline; postgraduate qualification in HSE is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of HSE experience within chemical manufacturing facilities in Singapore including exposure to construction safety in project environments.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM and certified Fire Safety Manager (FSM).
• Strong knowledge of chemical properties industrial hygiene principles and safe work practices.
• In-depth understanding of Singapore’s WSH and environmental regulations with hands-on experience engaging regulatory agencies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Proven experience conducting safety audits.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.