Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO/Railway)

Industry: Rail Transportation / Mobility Solutions

Duration: 12 months contract with an option to extend

Work location: Kallang

About the Role

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Act as a registered WSHO under the WSH (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • WSH Act and subsidiary regulations.
  • Singapore Standards and Codes of Practice.
  • Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP).
  • Client (LTA/SMRT) safety requirements.
  • any other relevant and applicable safety requirements.

2. EHS Management System Implementation

• Implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System.
• Monitor compliance with project safety, health and environmental procedures.
• Develop and drive EHS improvement programmes and initiatives.

3. Risk Management

• Review and advise on:
  • Risk Assessments (RA).
  • Safe Work Procedures (SWP).
  • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
  • Permit-to-Work (PTW) applications.
• Ensure new or revised work activities have suitable risk controls before commencement.

4. Site Inspection & Monitoring

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, tools and work processes that may pose risks.
• Conduct EHS spot checks on staff and subcontractors.
• Verify compliance with Permit-to-Work requirements.

5. Training & Competency

• Conduct and manage:
  • Project EHS Induction.
  • EHS Refresher Training.
  • Toolbox Briefings.
  • Safety Awareness Programmes.
• Train supervisors on safety requirements.
• Maintain training and induction records for employees, contractors and visitors.

6. Incident Management

• Report, investigate and follow up on:
  • Accidents.
  • Dangerous occurrences.
  • Near misses.
• Liaise with management, MOM, LTA, SMRT and other authorities where required.

7. Contractor Safety Management

• Review contractors':
  • Risk Assessments.
  • Method Statements.
  • Permit-to-Work requests.
• Ensure contractors comply with project work instructions and EHS requirements.
• Conduct contractor audits and inspections.

8. WSH Committee Administration

• Serve as Secretary of the Project WSH Committee.
• Organise:
  • Monthly WSH Committee meetings.
  • WSH inspections.
• Track committee actions and follow-up items.

9. Permit-to-Work (PTW) Control

• Inspect work areas before PTW issuance.
• Ensure hazards are controlled prior to work commencement.
• Verify compliance throughout PTW validity period.

10. Emergency Preparedness

• Support emergency planning and drills.
• Ensure emergency arrangements, evacuation routes and response plans remain effective.
• Participate in Safety Time-Out (STO) and emergency response reviews.

11. Safety Campaigns & Continuous Improvement

• Organise:
  • Safety Time-Outs (STO).
  • Health and Wellbeing programmes.
  • Safety campaigns.
  • AZDP initiatives.
• Promote proactive reporting and Stop Work Authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional accreditation is advantageous.
• Minimum three (3) years of post-registration practical experience relevant to Land Transport Authority (LTA) rail projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, design, construction, testing, commissioning, or maintenance of rail transit systems and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with LTA standards, specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements for rail projects.
• Solid understanding of railway engineering principles, safety requirements, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and government agencies on rail-related projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities within a fast-paced environment.

 

Ramos May Anne De Mesa - [email protected]

Personnel Reg No: R1110127

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

EA Licence No: 02C342