Job Title:
Safety Coordinator (Rail Engineering – Electrical Works)
Location:
Singapore
Salary Range:
SGD $3,200 – $4,000 per month
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Job Overview
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Coordinator to oversee workplace safety and health (WSH) compliance on our rail engineering worksites. This role is responsible for implementing safety procedures, managing high-risk activities such as working at height and confined space works, conducting trainings and briefings, maintaining safety documentation, and overseeing ISO 45001 audits to ensure all works — particularly electrical installation and testing works — are carried out safely and in compliance with WSH regulations and rail authority requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant site safety experience, ideally within rail, MRT, or electrical engineering projects, strong attention to detail, and is confident handling safety documentation, reports, and audits.
Key Responsibilities
Site Safety Implementation
Implement and monitor the company's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and procedures on site
Manage and supervise Working at Height (WAH) activities, ensuring compliance with approved fall prevention plans and permits
Supervise confined space entry works, ensuring proper permits, testing, and rescue arrangements are in place
Conduct daily toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and inductions for workers and subcontractors
Carry out regular site safety inspections, and follow up on corrective actions for unsafe conditions or practices
Monitor proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work procedures (SWPs) and method statements
Coordinate and manage the permit-to-work system for high-risk activities (e.g. working at height, confined space, hot works, electrical works)
Training & Audits
Plan and conduct in-house safety training sessions for workers and subcontractors (e.g. safety inductions, toolbox talks, refresher trainings)
Oversee internal ISO 45001 audits and coordinate external audits, including preparing audit schedules, evidence, and follow-up on findings
Track and close out corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and inspections
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain proper WSH and ISO 45001 documentation, records, and registers, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness at all times
Prepare and review Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and other safety documents with a high level of attention to detail
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare clear, well-documented incident reports
Prepare safety reports, statistics, and management reports for project and company reporting
Compliance & Coordination
Ensure the company's safety management system meets ISO 45001 requirements and drive continuous improvement
Liaise with MOM, rail authority representatives, and client's safety officers during site inspections and audits
Coordinate safety requirements with site supervisors and engineers for rail engineering works, including work carried out during track possession hours/night shifts
Ensure new workers and subcontractors complete required safety orientation before starting work on site
Requirements
Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field
Certified Safety Coordinator course (recognised under Singapore's WSH regulations) is required
Certified in Manage Working at Height (WAH), Confined Space Supervisor, and CSCPM (Construction Safety Course for Managing Workplace Safety and Health in Construction)
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a site safety role, preferably within rail, MRT, construction, or electrical engineering projects
Working knowledge of ISO 45001 documentation and audit processes
Familiar with the WSH Act, relevant codes of practice, and permit-to-work systems
Strong attention to detail with solid documentation and report-writing skills
Confident conducting trainings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
Willing to work on site, including night shifts/track possession hours where required
Good written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
TECSON ENGINEERING PTE LTD (Registration Number: 198602817W) is a Singapore-based engineering company that has been in operation for several decades. Established in 1986, the company has a long-standing presence in the engineering and construction industry. TECSON ENGINEERING is primarily involved in providing a wide range of engineering services, including design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of systems. We work with other vendors to provide a full range of projects related services.
Over the years, the company has built a solid reputation for its expertise in serving diverse industries, such as marine, rail and industrial sectors. They are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and services, often tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients.
TECSON ENGINEERING PTE LTD has likely evolved and expanded its services to adapt to the changing demands of the engineering and construction industry in Singapore and potentially beyond.