HSSE_HSE

Job Description

HSSE Lead (Health, Safety, Security & Environment)

Job Title: HSSE Lead

Grade: M1 / M2

Department: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Reports To: Head of Governance / Executive Director

Location: 20 Teban Gardens Crescent, S 608928, Singapore Mint

Role Purpose

The HSSE Lead is responsible for overseeing and implementing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) programmes and initiatives across Singapore Mint's operations.

The role ensures compliance with workplace safety and health regulations, security requirements, environmental standards, and company policies. The incumbent will work closely with various departments to maintain a safe, secure and compliant working environment for employees, contractors, visitors and business operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, bullion storage, retail operations and facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Safety & Health

• Implement

and maintain Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) programmes in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Conduct

workplace inspections, audits, hazard identification activities and risk assessments.

• Monitor

workplace safety performance and recommend improvement initiatives.

• Investigate

accidents, incidents and near-miss cases, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Maintain

safety records, reports and compliance documentation.

• Support

emergency preparedness planning and conduct evacuation drills.

Security Management

• Support the

implementation of physical security measures across all facilities.

• Monitor

access control systems, CCTV systems, alarm systems and security operations.

• Conduct

security assessments and support investigations into security incidents.

• Work

closely with security service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure security standards are maintained.

• Ensure

proper safeguarding of company assets, high-value inventory and controlled areas.

Environmental Management

• Support

environmental compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable environmental regulations.

• Monitor

waste management, hazardous material handling and environmental control measures.

• Assist in

implementing sustainability and environmental improvement programmes.

• Maintain

required environmental records, permits and related documentation.

Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management

• Oversee the

safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances.

• Ensure

compliance with applicable regulatory requirements relating to hazardous materials.

• Conduct

risk assessments and implement safety measures relating to chemical handling activities.

• Maintain

inventory records and safety documentation for hazardous substances.

Facilities & Contractor Management

• Support

building and facilities management activities from an HSSE perspective.

• Work

closely with Facilities and Operations teams to ensure workplace safety requirements are met.

• Interface

with contractors, consultants and vendors on maintenance, renovation, infrastructure enhancement and construction projects.

• Monitor

contractor compliance with safety requirements and permit-to-work processes.

• Conduct

contractor safety briefings and site inspections.

Warehouse & Storage Systems Safety

• Support

safe operation of warehouses, storage systems, vault facilities and racking systems.

• Ensure

compliance with storage safety requirements and operational procedures.

• Conduct

inspections and risk assessments relating to warehousing and storage activities.

• Recommend

improvements to mitigate safety and operational risks.

Compliance, Audits & Reporting

• Coordinate

internal audits, inspections and regulatory visits.

• Track

corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, incidents and inspections.

• Prepare

HSSE reports, statistics and compliance submissions.

• Maintain

HSSE policies, procedures, licences, permits and records.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct

safety inductions, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.

• Support

employee training relating to workplace safety, emergency response and environmental compliance.

• Promote a

positive safety culture through engagement activities and communications.

Qualifications

• Degree or

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Risk Management, Security Management, or a related discipline.

• Candidates

with a strong combination of relevant experience and professional certifications will also be considered.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with the following certifications will have an added advantage:

• Registered

Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

• Fire Safety

Manager (FSM) Certification

• Environmental

Control Officer (ECO) Certification

• Industrial

Hygienist Certification

• ISO 45001

Internal/Lead Auditor

• ISO 14001

Internal/Lead Auditor

• ISO 9001

Internal/Lead Auditor

• First Aid

or Emergency Response-related certifications

Experience

• 5 to 10

years of relevant experience in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), Facilities Management, Risk Management or Compliance functions.

• Experience

implementing workplace safety and regulatory compliance programmes.

• Experience

conducting risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.

• Experience

handling chemicals, hazardous substances and related regulatory requirements.

• Experience

in building and facilities management, including maintenance activities and contractor management.

• Experience

interfacing with contractors, consultants and stakeholders on construction works, renovation projects, infrastructure enhancement and facility improvement initiatives.

• Experience

overseeing warehouse operations, storage systems, racking systems and associated safety controls.

• Experience

managing fire safety programmes and emergency preparedness activities.

• Experience

supporting ISO management systems and certification audits would be advantageous.

• Experience

in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, precious metals, security-sensitive operations or other regulated environments would be advantageous.

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Workplace

Safety & Health Management

• Security

& Asset Protection

• Environmental

Compliance

• Fire Safety

Management

• Industrial

Hygiene & Occupational Health

• Chemical

& Hazardous Materials Management

• Incident

Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Audit &

Compliance Management

• Contractor

Safety Management

• Warehouse

& Storage System Safety

Leadership Competencies

• Communication

& Stakeholder Management

• Problem

Solving

• Planning

& Organising

• Team

Collaboration

• Decision

Making

• Attention

to Detail

• Continuous

Improvement