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Assistant Director, Research and Infrastructure Safety

ntu
CompanyNTU Main Campus, SingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

Assistant Director, Research and Infrastructure Safety is a active engineering role at ntu in NTU Main Campus, Singapore. Open the role to review the official description and apply on the company site.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and enhance university level safety policies, standards, and governance frameworks for research institutes and infrastructure related projects and activities.
  • Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health management systems across Research Centres, including coordinating risk based prioritization of safety initiatives and improvement programmes.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of safety and health officers overseeing construction, facilities, and infrastructure safety programmes across the University.
  • Provide professional and strategic advice to Senior Management, Deans, School Chairs, Heads of Department, and Principal Investigators on high risk, novel, or complex research activities and infrastructure safety matters.
  • Lead and conduct safety and health audits and inspections of offices, research laboratories, and supporting facilities, supervising audit teams and delivering clear, risk based audit reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Lead or support accident and incident investigations in research institutes and general workplaces, working closely with safety committees and key stakeholders to identify root causes and drive system level improvements.
  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of IT and AI enabled systems supporting health and safety management.
  • Plan and conduct targeted safety and health training for staff and students, with particular focus on risk control measures associated with construction, infrastructure, and facilities related hazards.
  • Liaise with government ministries, regulatory authorities, and external agencies on safety and health matters, including compliance, audits, and regulatory engagements.
  • Requirements

Requirements

  • Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Preferably a postgraduate qualification in safety, health, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certifications or registrations in safety, health, environmental management, or risk management are advantageous (e.g. MOM registered Safety Officer, Lead Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)).
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in Safety & Health, with demonstrated experience managing programmes related to research and infrastructure safety in research intensive, educational, or large multi site organisations.
  • Proven track record in conducting regulatory related safety audits and inspections.
  • Strong experience advising senior leaders and influencing outcomes without direct line authority.
  • Results oriented, with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and professional judgement.
  • Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, lead change, and drive continuous improvement in complex environments.
  • We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  • Hiring Institution: NTU