Operations & Safety Manager at GASHUBUNITED UTILITY PRIVATE LIMITED – Singapore | Jobyssey

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

LNG Plant Safety

1. Health, Safety & Process Safety Management

· Develop, implement, and maintain the LNG plant’s Health, Safety, and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems

Ensure full compliance with Singapore’s regulatory framework for LNG operations, including:
1. Workplace Safety & Health (WSH)
2. SCDF fire safety guidelines

· Lead hazard identification and risk assessments.

· Ensure effective management of Major Accident Hazards related to LNG storage, liquefaction, loading/unloading, and utilities

· Maintain accurate operational records, hazard reports, and audit documentation.

· Oversee safe work systems, confined space entry, hot work, and working at height.

· Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance and compliance

· Ensure effective control of cryogenic, flammable, and pressurized systems

· Verify compliance with PPE requirements and safe operating procedures

2. Incident Management & Investigation

· Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and process safety events using root cause analysis

· Track corrective and preventive actions to closure

· Analyze safety performance trends and recommend improvements

3. Emergency Response & Preparedness

· Develop, implement, and maintain Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for LNG-specific scenarios (gas release, fire, explosion, cryogenic spills)

· Conduct regular safety drills, toolbox meetings, and staff competency assessments.

· Act as key liaison with emergency services, regulatory authorities, and internal crisis management teams

4. Training & Safety Culture

· Develop and deliver safety and process safety training for employees and contractors

· Promote safety leadership, behavioral safety programs, and workforce engagement

· Ensure competency requirements for safety-critical roles are defined and met.

5. Audits, Reporting & Compliance

· Conduct internal safety audits and support external audits and inspections

· Prepare safety reports, KPIs, regulatory submissions, and management reviews

· Support Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure safety risks are properly evaluated and controlled

Plant Operations

1. LNG Cylinder Filling Operations

Oversee daily LNG cylinder filling activities in accordance with safety protocols, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SCDF, MOM).
Ensure correct filling procedures, cylinder quality checks, pre- and post-fill inspections, and accurate documentation.
Implement SOPs for filling, venting, purging, and handling cryogenic cylinders.
Monitor equipment such as cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, hoses, pressure systems, and safety devices to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
Lead troubleshooting during filling operations and coordinate with maintenance for preventive and corrective actions.

2. LNG Logistics & Supply Planning

Manage the scheduling and coordination of LNG deliveries from Singapore LNG Terminal or other LNG supply sources.
Plan and optimize LNG ISO tank unloading arrangements, storage management, and cylinder dispatch.
Prepare short-term and long-term demand forecasts for LNG cylinder customers.
Ensure timely and cost-efficient movement of filled/empty cylinders between customers, filling station, and storage locations.

3. Fleet & Cylinder Asset Management

Oversee LNG cylinder inventory, maintenance schedules, recertification, and lifecycle tracking.
Manage transport fleet scheduling (trucks, drivers, third-party logistics) for safe and timely deliveries.
Ensure compliance with transport regulations for hazardous materials.
Manage fleet maintenance and good upkeeping.
Plan for LNG transportation outsourcing

4. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Develop and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce filling cycle time, and increase throughput.
Improve utilisation rates of LNG cylinders, ISO tanks, and transport fleet.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities in logistics, assets, and operations.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and manage a team of operators, technicians, dispatchers, planners, and drivers.
Plan training, performance reviews, and skill development programs for staff.
Engage with customers/team to plan deliveries, resolve service issues, and improve service levels.
Work closely with commercial, maintenance, HSSE and engineering departments.

6. Reporting & Documentation

Prepare weekly and monthly operational reports including volumes
Oversee accurate documentation of filling records.
Maintain operational budgets and oversee cost tracking for logistics and facility operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Safety, Operations Management or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in LNG, LPG, oil & gas, petrochemical, cryogenic, hazardous materials or other high-risk industrial operations.
Minimum 3–5 years of managerial/supervisory experience in plant operations, safety or a related field.
Proven experience in LNG/cryogenic operations, cylinder filling, storage, tank operations and/or hazardous materials handling.
Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH/MOM and SCDF requirements applicable to LNG and high-risk industrial operations.
Demonstrated experience in process safety, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency response and contractor safety management.
Experience in LNG logistics, fleet management, cylinder/asset management and supply planning is highly preferred.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary operational teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage regulators, customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
Willingness to be available for emergency response and critical operational matters outside normal working hours when required.

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