Safety Officer

About Element Materials Technology

Element is a leading global testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 professionals operating from 270 locations in 30 countries. We are dedicated to ensuring products, materials, processes, and services meet safety, compliance, and quality standards from research and development through regulatory approval to production. At Element, each employee is empowered to drive their career progression in a supportive environment focused on integrity and excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Safety Officer to join our expanding team at our Kaki Bukit site in Singapore. Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized safety tasks to ensure compliance with statutory safety and health requirements and aerodrome safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Manager in maintaining compliance with safety, health, environmental, and welfare regulations aligned with project and aerodrome safety protocols.
• Execute tasks under the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH Officer) Regulations and adhere to the WSH Act, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Undertake roles such as SGSecure Representative, Risk Management Champion, Work-At-Height Assessor/Manager, Safe Management Officer, and other WSQ competency roles as needed.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review the company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management System to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and disseminate EHS policies, objectives, and targets to promote awareness and monitor their progress within the organization.
• Identify EHS training needs and provide training sessions to increase employee awareness.
• Engage cooperatively with stakeholders across multiple business units and organizational levels.
• Offer EHS support across Singapore sites and coordinate related external audits, maintaining certification standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Conduct internal audits, perform gap analyses and root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions to uphold Element’s safety standards.
• Serve as Document Controller for EHS records ensuring system documentation is current and accurate.
• Investigate all EHS incidents/accidents thoroughly, collate data, prepare reports, and propose measures to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver EHS inductions for new hires, contractors, temporary workers, and visitors as necessary.
• Manage safety effectiveness for Element employees, vendors, contract workers, and visitors and ensure contractor compliance with safety procedures on-site.
• Liaise and coordinate with governmental bodies including MOM, NEA, HSA, LTA, PUB, CAG, and SCDF regarding all EHS matters.
• Stay informed about local EHS regulations and developments, sharing relevant information to support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall EHS program.

Qualifications and Skills

• A diploma or degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline.
• Certification in safety such as NEBOSH, WSH, or IOSH.
• Between two and five years of relevant experience in safety roles.
• Strong communication skills paired with solid problem-solving capabilities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Element is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics in compliance with applicable laws. Compensation transparency is upheld in accordance with federal regulations.