An Divisional Safety Officer is responsible for (a) assisting Senior Engineers in the coordination and implementation of new safety initiatives for further enhancing occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD); (b) supporting Divisions in the implementation of Smart Site Safety System as well as enhanced governance and safety measures for confined space works and dynamic risk assessment; (c) preparing guidelines, procedure and observation checklists for further enhancing contractor safety performance for compliance with the requirement of Construction Site Safety Manual, and for further enhancing OH&S performance of the EMSD for compliance with the requirement of ISO 45001 and the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance; (d) co-ordinating the input of contractor man-hours and accident information for updating the accident statistics to the Development Bureau through the Public Works Programmes Construction Site Safety and Environmental Statistics system; (e) serving on the Divisional Occupational Safety and Health Committee, and assisting in promoting Occupational Safety and Health competitions; (f) supporting Senior Engineers in arranging and conducting inspections at project work sites participating in the Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme; (g) providing OH&S and administrative support to Divisions on ISO 45001 for conducting the relevant risk assessment, job hazard analysis and safety evaluation; (h) providing OH&S management of engineering equipment, including risk management, investigation, root cause analysis of incidents, and other OH&S related matters; and (i) carrying out other ad-hoc and special duties as directed. Successful candidates may be posted to work in other departments and may be required to : (a) work irregular hours / in remote areas / in harsh conditions; (b) perform shift duty / stand-by duty / on-call duty / emergency duty; (c) wear uniform / protective clothing; (d) carry pager / mobile phone; (e) work with computer; (f) perform self-drive duty (training will be provided where necessary); and (g) perform any other duties as required.

Candidates should (a) have a Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Applied Science or Engineering from a local institute/university, or equivalent; (b) have attained Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note 1); (c) be a Registered Safety Officer under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations; (d) be a Registered Safety Auditor under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation; (e) have a good command of spoken Cantonese and English as well as written Chinese and English; (f) have at least 3 years’ construction site and maintenance work experience in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering field; and (g) have at least 3 years’ relevant working experience practicing as Registered Safety Officer after obtaining the qualification as in (c). Experience in risk assessment and safety management in construction projects or large-scale events would be an advantage. Good knowledge and experience in implementing ISO 45001 is preferable.? Note: 1. For the purpose of this recruitment, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. 2. Candidates should indicate relevant information in the application forms if they have the relevant experience/ statutory qualification/ recognised training as stated under “Entry Requirements”.
Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of one year. Renewal of contracts will be subject to the service need of the department and the performance and conduct of the candidates.

HK$67,325
Fringe Benefits An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution to be made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted no less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the website of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications, together with the curriculum vitae and required supporting documents mentioned in Note (2), submitted in person or by post should reach the Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Room 6274, 6/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 22 August 2024. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please specify “Application for the post of Divisional Safety Officer” on the envelope. On-line applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau’s website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applicants who apply online should submit the detailed curriculum vitae and required supporting documents mentioned in Note (2), by post or in person, to Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Room 6274, 6/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 29 August 2024. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission. The online application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the supporting documents. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applications will not be considered if late, submitted by fax or email, incomplete or without the curriculum vitae and required supporting documents mentioned in Note (2). Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation anytime during ten weeks period from the closing date for application. Invitation to the selection interview will be issued via email. Applicants should ensure that accurate email address is provided in the application form and that the email account can receive incoming emails properly. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.