Project EHS Specialist

The Project EHS Specialist will work closely with the Project Manager and EHS Manager to continue to drive a Safety-First culture at the plant construction projects.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers to address and resolve safety concerns raised on-site.
• Review and approve Job safety Analyses (JSA), risk assessments, and method statements submitted by contractors.
• Conduct safety inductions, training sessions, and briefings for vendors and contractors as required.
• Perform daily site safety supervision to ensure compliance with established safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Issue work permits(work at height, hot work, welding, confined space etc..) and coordinate with vendors to monitor ongoing site activities and ensure safe execution of work- necessary certification as per local law is mandatory.
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify EHS improvement opportunities and ensure timely remediation of safety concerns.
• Participate in incident investigations; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Analyze incident and accident data to identify trends and recommend improvement measures.
• Act as a safety advocate by promoting a safety culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Perform periodic EHS audits to identify hazards, compliance gaps, and potential liabilities; ensure timely closure of identified actions.
• Lead and support job safety analysis (JSA) and ergonomics assessments; recommend and implement improvements with contractors.
• Maintain EHS documentation, databases, and records; prepare and submit reports as required.
• Support project teams to ensure EHS standards are incorporated and maintained during brownfield project execution.
• Maintain and update task-specific Hazard Identification and Risk Registers.

Job Requirements 

• In-depth understanding of EHS knowledge and practices, preferably in pharma industry.
• Team-oriented mindset with interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work effectively with plant-wide teams to drive safety culture and environmental awareness in all employees.
• Good technical and analytical skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and daily responsibilities.
• Good planning and organizational skills for effective and efficient execution of EHS activities
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Great teammate, able to work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, preferably within the pharmaceutical or industrial sector.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive culture and environmental awareness.
• Sound technical and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Good planning and organizational skills to ensure efficient execution of EHS programs and activities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information 

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5.15pm 
• Working Location: Joo Koon
• Contract Duration: 6-months