HSE Manager

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Integrated HSE Management System, ensuring compliance with all applicable Singapore HSE, environmental, fire safety, and energy regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote a proactive Zero Harm culture.
• Conduct and facilitate Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedure (SWP) reviews, workplace inspections, safety audits, contractor safety management, and machine safety assessments.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, environmental events, and dangerous occurrences, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ISO 50001 Energy Management System, and ISCC PLUS certification, including documentation, internal audits, compliance monitoring, and certification activities.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste management, hazardous substances management, carbon reduction, energy conservation, ESG reporting, and climate change adaptation programmes.
• Support Fire Safety and Emergency Response programmes by coordinating CERT activities, emergency response planning, fire drills, tabletop exercises, and liaison with relevant authorities.
• Manage occupational health and industrial hygiene programmes, including workplace exposure assessments, noise monitoring, indoor air quality, chemical management, and health surveillance.
• Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and enhance site resilience through climate risk assessments and emergency preparedness.
• Develop HSE dashboards and reports using Power BI and Microsoft Excel, monitor HSE performance indicators, maintain legal compliance registers, and support digitalisation initiatives.
• Plan and deliver HSE induction, training, awareness programmes, safety campaigns, and HSE Week activities to strengthen employee competency and engagement.
• Prepare statutory, corporate, sustainability, and management reports; coordinate internal and external audits; and liaise with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and Corporate HSE.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management and actively support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• 3 to 8 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) within a manufacturing environment
• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Workplace Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Building, or a related discipline.
• Diploma holders with extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience with government agencies (MOM, SCDF, NEA, PUB).
• Strong knowledge of Singapore HSE legislation.
• Excellent understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
• Good knowledge of Fire Safety regulations.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
• Fire Safety Manager (FSM)
• Certified in Managing Hazardous Substances
• Strong knowledge of Singapore HSE legislation, environmental regulations, fire safety requirements, and energy management.
• Good understanding of ISO management systems, industrial hygiene, ESG reporting, climate change adaptation, and business continuity planning.
• Demonstrates leadership, integrity, initiative, accountability, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for workplace safety, health, and sustainability.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.