Manager, Corporate HSSE (Governance)

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a prominent provider of energy and urban solutions headquartered in Singapore, committed to driving the global energy transition. The company leverages sector expertise and an extensive global track record to deliver sustainable energy solutions and urban development projects.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Manager, Group HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) is responsible for overseeing governance and second-line assurance activities related to health and safety across all regions and business units. The role ensures consistent, audit-ready execution of Group HSSE policies and standards, providing oversight and support to country and project teams. Located in Singapore with global responsibilities, the position emphasizes data-driven insights, AI-supported safety tools, and pragmatic enablement within HSSE assurance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HSSE assurance framework, incorporating assurance of Sembcorp's Global Safety Management System (GSMS) at Singapore and international facilities.
• Plan, conduct, and lead GSMS audits and maturity assessments to ensure alignment with Group policies, standards, and global best practices.
• Evaluate consistency and effectiveness of GSMS deployment across various business units, geographies, and asset types including power, renewables, utilities, construction, and new energy sectors.
• Review governance structures, roles, accountabilities, and leadership in relation to HSSE within the GSMS framework.
• Develop and deliver management reviews in accordance with company requirements and ensure audit actions are followed up and timely closed with responsible parties.
• Implement a risk-based audit and inspection program (both desk-based and field inspections) to monitor compliance with Group standards; track and ensure closure of findings.
• Provide independent challenges on risk assessments, method statements, and critical controls such as permits-to-work, lock-out/tag-out procedures, lifting operations, and working at heights.
• Identify trends in recurring non-conformities and recommend systemic corrective and preventive actions, verifying their effectiveness.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of HSSE performance data, covering both leading and lagging indicators.
• Collaborate with the Group Digital team to promote and scale practical AI and digital safety use cases through piloting and impact evaluation.
• Facilitate sharing of lessons learned across countries to foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety.
• Oversee frameworks for incident reporting and investigations, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Design, maintain, and deliver training programs on the global safety management system to ensure comprehensive understanding at all organizational levels, including frontline staff.
• Engage with Operations, Projects, and Country HSSE teams to support policy implementation and remediate identified gaps through assurance activities.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and expectations, particularly from Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulatory bodies and other jurisdictions to guide assurance and standards focus.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Preferred WSH/NEBOSH/IOSH certifications or equivalent recognized qualifications.
• 10 to 15 years of progressive HSSE experience, preferably in energy, renewables, engineering procurement and construction (EPC), or industrial operations, with exposure to multiple countries considered advantageous.
• Proven track record working with Singapore regulators such as MOM/WSH Inspectorate, including handling audits, inspections, notices, and compliance follow-ups.
• Experienced in implementing Group standards across diverse cultural and operational settings and managing change involving multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in incident investigations, risk assessments, contractor management, and assurance practices.
• Knowledge of AI and data-driven HSSE tools, with capacity to collaborate with Digital teams to translate technology into impactful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation abilities, comfortable interacting with senior leadership, regulators, contractors, and operational teams.
• Strong proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in additional Asian languages is a plus.
• Willingness to undertake international travel to various sites as required by business needs.

Organizational Culture

Sembcorp nurtures a culture driven by its core shared behaviors focused on advancing the energy transition. The company promotes a collective, institution-first perspective where the organization's success is prioritized over individual gains. Collaboration across markets, businesses, and functions is vital to achieving shared objectives. Accountability and integrity are foundational values ensuring commitments are met with excellence. This culture enables employees to thrive while contributing meaningfully to sustainable energy advancements.

Additional Information

Position is based in Singapore with global responsibilities. The role entails regular collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders and traveling internationally as required.