Job Description

Job Purpose
Reporting to both Dy MD Buses and Dir Bus Safety functionally, the Manager, Bus Safety, is to lead the Bus Safety Department, who is responsible for the safe operations of buses operations and enforcing Traffic Safety and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards within the company.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards
Responsible for the compliance with regulatory and contractual safety requirements set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Maintain and uphold the ISO 39001 standard for Road Traffic Safety Management.
Keep the Bus Safety Management System updated across all relevant departments.
Safety Planning & Risk Management
Conduct regular review of the Bus Safety Work Plan, including Safety KPIs by reviewing, developing and excellence implementation
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to enhance safety in bus operations.
Investigation and Analysis
Direct and/or participate in the investigation of traffic accident and workplace incidents, derive casual factors leading to the incident and develop recommendations to prevent similar occurrence.
Maintain a digitalized database of accident cases for data analysis and trend identification.
Analyse accident reports to determine root causes and propose preventive measures.
Safety Awareness & Engagement
Initiate, propose and implement Traffic Safety and WSH programs within bus operations to promote a strong safety culture among employees.
Provide expert safety management advice to internal departments and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with authorities and agencies to conduct Public Safety Awareness Engagements.
Technology & Data-Driven Safety Enhancements
Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance bus operational safety.
Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Fire Safety Manager, ISO Lead Auditor) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in workplace safety and health, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Thorough knowledge of WSH regulations and standards.
• Data management and use of visualisation software
• Strong leadership and communication skills to advocate for safety and influence others.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and implement effective solutions.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.

Skills

• Good knowledge in Quality Management System.
• Possess positive attitude and good communications skills with ability to work across functional teams.
• Able to work independently and under pressure of tight timeline, self- motivated, resourceful, and organized.
• Willingness/required to work outside normal office hours and/or shift hours to perform audits.

About SMRT Corporation
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, the East-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.
An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter - we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters - your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters - we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.
Come onboard the SMRT journey today.
Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles
Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence

Skills Required