Safety & Health Officer

Job description

• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and ISO 14001/45001 systems.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysia legal, customer, and company EHS requirements.

• Liaise with authorities (DOSH, DOE, Bomba, etc.).

• Manage EHS programs (CHRA, chemical exposure, noise, health surveillance).

• Oversee contractor safety, chemical handling, and scheduled waste management.

• Lead incident/accident investigation and implement corrective/preventive actions.

• Plan and conduct emergency drills, ERP and business continuity exercises.

• Ensure emergency equipment, first aid and clinic readiness and compliance.

• Conduct EHS inspections, audits, and drive continuous improvement.

• Deliver EHS training and promote safety culture.

• Support EHS projects and provide technical guidance to operations/engineering.

• Act as Secretary for Safety & Health Committee and manage poison licensing compliance.

• Perform other assigned EHS duties.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Safety & Health / Environmental / Science / Engineering.

• Certified Safety & Health Officer (SHO) by DOSH Malaysia (Green Book holder – mandatory).

• Minimum 5 years EHS experience in manufacturing/chemical industries.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysia EHS regulations and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001.

• Hands-on experience in chemical safety, waste management, audits, emergency response.

• Strong investigation, analytical, problem-solving skills; able to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.

• Mandarin speaking/reading/writing is an advantage.

• Self-motivated, good teamwork and discipline.