66 Environmental Health And Safety Director jobs in Malaysia

Overview

Responsible for leading the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive workplace safety and health programs across the Bank. This role ensures enterprise-wide workplace compliance with regulatory requirements, embeds a culture of safety and well-being, and integrates safety strategies into operational risk management frameworks. The AVP is accountable for driving proactive workplace risk mitigation, audits, and training initiatives, and serving as advisor to senior leadership on matters of occupational health and safety, while aligning with the Bank’s business continuity and ESG objectives.

• Leads Strategic Risk Reduction Initiatives: In addition to ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations, the AVP Safety & Health plays a strategic role in developing organizational workplace policies.
• Champions Organizational Well-being: Drives enterprise-level initiatives that promote employee well-being through a proactive, safe work culture aligned with broader HR and wellness strategies.
• Shapes a Positive Safety Culture: Promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization by collaborating with senior leaders and embedding safety practices into core workplace operational strategies.
• Delivers Operational Cost Efficiencies: Oversees data-driven programs to reduce workplace incidents, optimize safety investment returns, and minimize indirect costs from disruptions and liabilities.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and unsafe working conditions, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Engage with Regulatory and Industry Bodies: Serve as the point of contact for occupational safety and health inspections, ensuring regulatory guidelines are met.
• Lead the Development and Governance of Safety Programs: Oversee and provide strategic direction for the creation, execution, and review of enterprise safety policies, procedures, and systems that ensure long-term compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead Safety Training & Development Strategy: Design and implement organization-wide learning frameworks, including executive-level briefings and specialized safety capability development programs.
• Direct Safety Audits and Inspections: Provide oversight for the enterprise-wide safety audit schedule, validate findings, and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Emergency Preparedness Leadership: Direct the development and implementation of robust workplace emergency response strategies, ensuring integration with business continuity plans.
• Institutionalize Safety Culture: Spearhead strategic initiatives and campaigns to embed safety values into the corporate culture, aligning with ESG and sustainability goals.
• Steer Safety Data Analytics & Reporting: Lead analysis of key safety indicators, and use insights to inform board-level decisions and continuous improvement strategies.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive workplace safety culture and initiatives across departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with senior management, regulatory bodies, and employees at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and address complex safety and health challenges at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety and health programs and policies that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of relevant safety and health legislation, regulations, and best practices (including DOSH and local authorities).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Solid understanding of financial and budgetary management related to safety and health programs.
• Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and their implementation.
• Understanding of business continuity and emergency response planning from a safety and health perspective.

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Advanced certifications or qualifications in safety and health management would be an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in safety and health roles, with a significant portion in a leadership or management capacity, demonstrating increasing responsibility and strategic impact.
• Proven track record of successfully developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety and health programs across an organization or significant business unit.
• Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities and managing compliance audits.
• Experience in managing and mentoring safety and health teams.

• Mid-Senior level

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Responsible for leading the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive workplace safety and health programs across the Bank. This role ensures enterprise-wide workplace compliance with regulatory requirements, embeds a culture of safety and well-being, and integrates safety strategies into operational risk management frameworks. The AVP is accountable for driving proactive workplace risk mitigation, audits, and training initiatives, and serving as advisor to senior leadership on matters of occupational health and safety, while aligning with the Bank's business continuity and ESG objectives.

• Leads Strategic Risk Reduction Initiatives:
  In addition to ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations, the AVP Safety & Health plays a strategic role in developing organizational workplace policies.
• Champions Organizational Well-being:
  Drives enterprise-level initiatives that promote employee well-being through a proactive, safe work culture aligned with broader HR and wellness strategies.
• Shapes a Positive Safety Culture:
  Promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization by collaborating with senior leaders and embedding safety practices into core workplace operational strategies.
• Delivers Operational Cost Efficiencies:
  Oversees data-driven programs to reduce workplace incidents, optimize safety investment returns, and minimize indirect costs from disruptions and liabilities.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting:
  Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and unsafe working conditions, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Engage with Regulatory and Industry Bodies:
  Serve as the point of contact for occupational safety and health inspections, ensuring regulatory guidelines are met.
• Lead the Development and Governance of Safety Programs
  : Oversee and provide strategic direction for the creation, execution, and review of enterprise safety policies, procedures, and systems that ensure long-term compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead Safety Training & Development Strategy:
  Design and implement organization-wide learning frameworks, including executive-level briefings and specialized safety capability development programs.
• Direct Safety Audits and Inspections:
  Provide oversight for the enterprise-wide safety audit schedule, validate findings, and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Emergency Preparedness Leadership:
  Direct the development and implementation of robust workplace emergency response strategies, ensuring integration with business continuity plans.
• Institutionalize Safety Culture:
  Spearhead strategic initiatives and campaigns to embed safety values into the corporate culture, aligning with ESG and sustainability goals.
• Steer Safety Data Analytics & Reporting:
  Lead analysis of key safety indicators, and use insights to inform board-level decisions and continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive workplace safety culture and initiatives across departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with senior management, regulatory bodies, and employees at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and address complex safety and health challenges at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety and health programs and policies that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of relevant safety and health legislation, regulations, and best practices (including DOSH and local authorities).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO
• Solid understanding of financial and budgetary management related to safety and health programs.
• Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and their implementation.
• Understanding of business continuity and emergency response planning from a safety and health perspective.

Experience

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Advanced certifications or qualifications in safety and health management (beyond the basic SHO registration) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in safety and health roles, with a significant portion in a leadership or management capacity, demonstrating increasing responsibility and strategic impact.
• Proven track record of successfully developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety and health programs across an organization or significant business unit.
• Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities and managing compliance audits.
• Experience in managing and mentoring safety and health teams.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an
Environmental Health Safety Coordinator
located in Johor, Malaysia. The Environmental Health Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing environmental health and safety programs, conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, and promoting workplace safety practices. This position involves collaborating with various departments to develop strategies and training programs to enhance health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Candidate with CePIETSO-PCP and/or CePIETSO-BP certification will be given first preference.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous
• Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Workplace Safety skills
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and safety audits
• Relevant certification in occupational health and safety is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field

Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Duties of Position:

• Develop, implement and monitor company environmental, health and safety programs and policies in ensuring compliance with the government legislations, RBA & corporate EHS requirements.
• Drive the EHS performance indicators, compliance, trends and key focused projects.
• Act as the liaison with the regulatory agencies, internal and external customers regarding EHS matters.
• Lead the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee in developing EHS initiatives.
• Responsible for incident and accident investigation, facilitate the closure of the identified non-conformances effectively to eliminate the root cause and report to the relevant authorities timely.
• Responsible in the identification and assessment of any foreseeable risk arising from the work processes (environmental aspect and health & safety hazards)
• Perform buyoff on the equipment, machine, fixture, layout, building safety, process safety, chemical safety & etc.
• Coordinate the noise exposure monitoring, CHRA, Ergonomic and related EHS assessments. Follow up on the recommendations timely.
• Ensuring chemical safety and emergency response procedures are maintained and compliance with the legislations.
• Provide advice and information in the matters related to environmental, health and safety.
• Ensure the internal and external parties' feedback and concern related to EHS are addressed.
• Conduct the EHS related training and briefing
• Conduct EHS onsite inspection on regular basis
• Manage the EHS equipment inventory, record retention in compliance with Sanmina and local regulatory requirements.
• May support in the scheduled waste management, scheduled waste monitoring and ensuring the scheduled waste compliance with the legislations.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the EHS performance
• Other duties or ad hoc program assigned by the company.

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and verbal / articulation communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret legislation and procedural requirements
• Ability to drive the corrective actions and recommend preventive actions in resolving problems
• Ability to work and collaborate with the cross functional team

Qualifications Required:

• Master or Bachelor degree in EHS, Science or EHS related discipline.
• Licensed Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Well verse with OSHA 1994 act and regulations
• Well verse with EQA 1974 and regulations
• EHS program development and implementation
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• EHS Management Systems (eg. ISO14001, ISO45001, RBA)
• Risk assessment (HIRARC and Environment Aspect Significant Impact)
• Direct experience dealing with the regulatory agencies (eg. DOSH, DOE & etc) is an added advantage.

The Safety & Environmental Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and programs to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to promote a safe and sustainable workplace. This role involves inspections, training, audits, and waste management activities, while driving a strong safety culture within the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) policies, including HIRARC procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety environmental audits.
• Lead safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills (ERT, Fire Drill, First Aid, PPE inspections, confined space, chemical handling, working at height).
• Ensure compliance with DOSH, DOE, BOMBA, and KKM.
• Register and manage Permit-To-Work (PTW) with clients/customers.
• Handle environmental online reporting (e-SWIS, IETS) and manage scheduled waste (CePSWAM).
• Inspect hazardous waste storage, ensure packaging integrity and proper labeling, and maintain waste records.
• Liaise with DOE/DOSH authorities and certified waste contractors.
• Inspect firefighting equipment and ensure emergency preparedness.
• Assist in handling environmental incidents, leaks, and pollution emergencies.

Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified OSH Coordinator.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO/Green Book) and/or CePSWAM / CePPOME certification is a strong advantage.
• Additional certifications such as FSO, BOFA, AGT, AESP are highly preferred.
• 2–5 years' working experience in SHE/EHS role (preferably in manufacturing or related industries).
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and compliant with regulations.

What We Offer:

• Housing allowance
• Medical claim
• EPF & SOCSO
• 21 days annual leave
• Training and certification opportunities

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to email their resume and expected salary to:

Subject: Application for Safety & Environmental Officer (EHS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM2, RM3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person

Requisition ID:
89773-0

• Daily monitoring, logging and handle IETS operation – He will highlight all findings to EHS and Facilities Manager.(IETS – Industrial Effluent Treatment Plants) – According to DOE requirement.
• Ensure no interruption on DI and no pollution Waste Water to environment/ monsoon drain. (DI – Deionizer water)
• Regularly make weekly inventory report to DOE system via DOE on line. Requirement by DOE- Department of Environmental.
• Follow up and update Plant chemical registration and PPE Matrix and registration (PPE – Personal Protective Equipments).
• EHS Buy-off.
• Registration & Log PTW on all Sanmina vendors and site safety monitoring (PTW – Permit To Work).
• Assist EHS Officer on risk assessment and documentation requirements.
• Regular site audit/Inspection and EHS findings report.

Priority given to IETS Competent Person (CP) certificate holder. (Experience in IETS is a must)

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or EHS related Experience in :

• IETS – Industrial Effluent Treatment System or Waste Water Treatment Plant. (WWTP)
• handling EHS - Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health related work- added advantage.
• conducting training to employees and vendors with fluent English and Malay – added advantage.
• conducting ISO14001 or RBA (EICC) internal audit – added advantage.
• Able to use micro-soft words, power point and excel – added advantage.

Added advantage if capable on doing report writing, emails and holds meeting in time of needs.

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Job summary:

Manage execution of daily facilities operations (e.g. building management, safety maintenance/technical upkeep, security, etc.) in accordance to DKSH operations guidelines, governing regulations and service level agreements.

Job Responsibilities:

·    Manage operating departmental budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable.

·    Manage facilities utilisation, operations and maintenance in business premises in accordance to DKSH's policies and procedures, regulations and agreed service levels.

·    Plan and manage building/premises services in business operations (e.g. maintenance records, security/safety checks, office administration, cleaning, catering, waste management, etc.).

·    Identify and develop annual plan on facility management activities while complying to safety, health and environment requirements and regulations.

·    Manage/review space planning, allocation and utilisation of existing/new business premises and allocate optimal resources to maximize efficiencies and productivity.

·    Develop and manage cost controls and process improvement activities related to facility management benchmarking industry trends.

·    Develop premises safety, security and risk management plans with internal stakeholders in alignment with DKSH's internal policies and procedures (e.g. access card management, electrical wirings,cold room management, air conditioning, plumbing, waste management, etc.).

·    Develop periodical facility inspection/assessment plans for business premises and assets (e.g. furniture, utilities, transport services, equipment, etc.).

·    Build relationship with government agencies and regulatory bodies on updates/matters related to building/facility safety requirements.

·    Monitor facility management work progress and service level with external vendors and follow-up on issues to drive completion.

Job Requirements:

·    Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role

·    Minimum of three years' experience in a managerial capacity

·    Familiarity with sustainability practices in engineering.

·    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

·    Demonstrate understanding and application of local regulations into the company's facility management systems and processes

·    Demonstrate advanced project management skills

·    Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

·    Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken

Job summary:
Manage execution of daily facilities operations (e.g. building management, safety maintenance/technical upkeep, security, etc.) in accordance to DKSH operations guidelines, governing regulations and service level agreements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage operating departmental budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable.
• Manage facilities utilisation, operations and maintenance in business premises in accordance to DKSH's policies and procedures, regulations and agreed service levels.
• Plan and manage building/premises services in business operations (e.g. maintenance records, security/safety checks, office administration, cleaning, catering, waste management, etc.).
• Identify and develop annual plan on facility management activities while complying to safety, health and environment requirements and regulations.
• Manage/review space planning, allocation and utilisation of existing/new business premises and allocate optimal resources to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
• Develop and manage cost controls and process improvement activities related to facility management benchmarking industry trends.
• Develop premises safety, security and risk management plans with internal stakeholders in alignment with DKSH's internal policies and procedures (e.g. access card management, electrical wirings,cold room management, air conditioning, plumbing, waste management, etc.).
• Develop periodical facility inspection/assessment plans for business premises and assets (e.g. furniture, utilities, transport services, equipment, etc.).
• Build relationship with government agencies and regulatory bodies on updates/matters related to building/facility safety requirements.
• Monitor facility management work progress and service level with external vendors and follow-up on issues to drive completion.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role
• Minimum of three years' experience in a managerial capacity
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of local regulations into the company's facility management systems and processes
• Demonstrate advanced project management skills
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken