Senior EHS Officer (SEA)

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What this job involves

In this role, you will lead the implementation, management, and continual improvement of the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) program across our Singapore operations while providing EHS governance and technical oversight to operations in Malaysia and the Philippines. Partnering closely with APAC EHS leadership, account managers, site operational teams, and client stakeholders, you will drive regional HSSE strategic objectives, foster a proactive safety culture, and identify and mitigate operational risks. Additionally, you will provide strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching to the Southeast Asia EHS team, ensuring compliance with local regulations, client-specific expectations, and JLL HSSE management systems to support operational excellence across the regional portfolio.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Provide professional advice and guidance on workplace safety, health, and environmental matters to operational leaders, project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety, health, and environmental legislation, client requirements, and JLL HSSE standards while staying aware of regulatory changes.
• Ensure effective implementation of risk assessments, job hazard analyses, safe work procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
• Lead EHS reviews and support maintenance, operational, project, fit-out, expansion, and mobilization activities.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify risks, and support internal, external, and client audit programs.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and high-potential events, ensuring the timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor EHS performance, identify trends, and prepare and present EHS metrics, reports, and recommendations to account leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Southeast Asia EHS team to build organizational capability and support workforce planning.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, ensuring audit findings and observations are effectively managed and closed.
• Drive contractor safety management, support emergency preparedness and business continuity initiatives, and deliver EHS communications and training.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• MOM Registered EHS/Safety Officer
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant EHS experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, engineering, facilities management, or other operational environments with elevated EHS risks
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring EHS personnel and cross-functional teams
• Experience leading EHS programs across multiple facilities, sites, or operational locations
• Strong practical experience in risk management, contractor safety management, compliance auditing, and incident investigation
• Deep understanding of Singapore workplace safety and environmental regulations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently, influence positive EHS behaviors, and manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging with clients and senior stakeholders within a service-delivery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable EHS performance improvements.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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