Senior / Specialist, Occupational Hygiene, OSHD

Ministry of Manpower

Permanent/Contract

What the role is

To provide specialist support and guidance in workplace health hazard identification, evaluation and control to meet the needs of stakeholders, and help ensure continual improvement in workplace environmental conditions by working in collaboration with internal and external partners, through programmes and activities in the areas of Occupational Hygiene standards, research and best practices.

What you will be working on

You will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for providing technical and specialist support on Occupational Hygiene at workplaces, including those of safe management measures. Your roles and responsibilities includes:

• Set and enforce Occupational Hygiene standards at the national level for the control of health hazards (e.g. noise, chemicals, heat, ergonomics and lighting) at the workplace.

• Conduct inspection and investigation at workplaces to ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health.

• Ensure that Occupational Hygiene investigations, enforcements and surveillance activities, as well as programmes (e.g. chemical management, noise and asbestos control programmes) are effective and keeping with technological developments.

• Conduct operational and field research on Occupational Hygiene to delineate high risk workplaces and evaluate exposure risks; explore hygiene assessment and investigation tools; and find innovative solutions and alternative technologies in hazard prevention and control.

• Lead or participate in the development of legislations, Singapore Standards, Codes of Practice and other technical materials in the field of Occupational Hygiene. This will also include conducting review of relevant local and international standards to determine its relevancy and recommend appropriate requirements for adoption as reasonably practicable measures in ensuring the safe conduct of work.

• Work with the Workplace Safety and Health Council and Workplace Safety and Health Institute to promote best practices and build capability in occupational safety and health among safety and health professionals, employers, employees, service providers, and other stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• Background in Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering;

• Preferably 2 years' experience in Occupational Hygiene or occupational safety and health work;

• Effective in problem analysis and decision making – identifying problems, recognizing symptoms, root causes and alternative solutions, making timely and sound decisions;

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak or present effectively, and write clearly and effectively;

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and respond appropriately and competently to challenge

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.