Shift Safety Coordinator

About Evonik

Join Evonik and explore a multitude of career opportunities alongside 33,000 colleagues worldwide. Be part of shaping innovative, sustainable solutions that contribute to a healthier, more vibrant, and comfortable world. We provide attractive career paths, comprehensive development programs, performance-based remuneration, occupational health benefits, and flexible, hybrid-working arrangements with our #SmartWork initiative. This is your chance to develop your talents, embrace new challenges, and fulfill your career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and uphold Singapore workplace safety and health (WSH) laws as well as Evonik's internal occupational safety policies.
• Deliver training sessions on Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) topics, including permits, site inductions, occupational health, and emergency response procedures.
• Create and regularly update safety procedures to ensure compliance with corporate site safety policies, local health regulations, and governmental standards.
• Monitor and evaluate safety and health processes according to Singapore WSH standards.
• Support the Health and Safety Manager by assisting with safety plans, training initiatives, safety meetings, audits, inspections, investigations, contractor evaluations, and management of ESH equipment contracts.
• Assess workplace conditions involving noise, lighting, heat, hazardous substances, and evaluate employee exposure levels.
• Participate in investigating incidents, dangerous occurrences, and occupational illnesses within the workplace.
• Identify potential risks from workplace environments or processes, contribute to risk analyses, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Conduct compliance audits, routine site safety and security rounds, and coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring activities.
• Monitor adherence to work permit protocols such as confined space and hot work permits.
• Maintain and aim to reduce occupational injury and illness rates.
• Promote stronger employee and contractor engagement and awareness regarding safety and at-risk behaviors.
• Coordinate service and maintenance status for fire protection systems, hydrants, emergency call points, CCTV, lightning warning systems, and emergency communication equipment in collaboration with relevant engineering and IT departments.
• Lead the Site Emergency Response Team (ERT), applying expertise drawn from diverse fire safety and operations experiences.
• Organize and participate in annual drills, quarterly training, community exercises, and Mutual Aid Response activities.
• Coordinate fire protection efforts with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and oversee maintenance and compliance of all emergency equipment and personal protective gear.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: "O level" or equivalent.
• Certified to at least an "Advanced Certificate" level under WSH guidelines.
• Practical experience in firefighting, firemen training, and incident response is essential.
• Proven teamwork and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English and proficiency in one or more local languages.
• Applicants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license to operate emergency response vehicles.

Tools and Working Conditions

• Use of professional firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Utilization of personal protective equipment, including bunker gear, respirators, and Level A/B protective suits.
• Work environment involves exposure to hazardous, toxic, flammable, and explosive chemicals within a chemical plant site.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application through the authorized online career portal. Address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, Chester Chong, clearly indicating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations.