Responsibilities:

  • Understands the company’s HSSEQ policies, requirements and procedures and the specific HSE requirements for the projects assigned.
  • Monitors construction activities of the projects, identifies workplace safety, health and environmental issues and proposes preventive and corrective measures so as to provide a safe and environment-friendly working environment.
  • Inspects work areas and how people work to identify and propose measures to correct unsafe work conditions, methods and practices.
  • Intervenes, advises and if necessary reports to Project HSSE Manager if working professionals are found working under unsafe conditions or having unsafe work practices.
  • Immediately informs Project HSSE Manager as well as the Construction Manager if a reportable incident is observed or encountered (e.g. FI, LTI, MTC, FA, Property Damage, Near Miss Incident).
  • Observes and checks on conditions of subcontractor-operated plant and equipment (e.g. cranes, forklifts) and work with subcontractor to rectify/improve the condition.
  • Conducts appropriate HSSE orientation programs for employees of vendors/sub-contractors.
  • Conducts accident/incident investigation and prepares investigation reports factually and timely.
  • Champions the MODEC CARE Program which includes the CARE Card and awareness of the importance of safety and health to employees in general and project personnel working on MODEC influenced sites.
  • Establishes and maintains emergency response plan for work sites including communications and drills.
  • Compiles and prepares safety and health records and reports in respect of the MODEC influenced sites assigned.
  • Ensures that the project KPIs from the annual HSEQ Targets and Goals are achieved and reported.
  • Plan and Organized HSE Campaigns and Audit programs.
  • Plan and conduct surveillance audit.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Occupational Health & Safety/Engineering or its equivalent.
  • Completed Certification as a Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) through the Ministry of Manpower, or equivalent/similar for overseas base.
  • Must have knowledge of ISO 45001, internal auditor certification preferred.
  • Hot Work Assessor Certification is preferred.
  • Fire Safety Certification is preferred.
  • Min 4 years of progressive experience as a Safety Officer with exposure to the type of work performed on the project.
  • Must have shipyard experience, and ideally they will have worked for a major client.