Operations & Safety Manager

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.