Associate EHS Specialist

Job Summary

The person is responsible for ensuring that all construction, maintenance, installation, and project activities are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations, company EHS requirements, project specifications, and client requirements. The person shall monitor site activities, identify hazards, implement risk controls, conduct safety inspections, and promote a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, and subcontractors. The role supports compliance with HIRADC, permit-to-work requirements, emergency preparedness, and contractor safety management.

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Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Supervise daily site activities to ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed on time.
• Assist in developing and reviewing HIRADC, JHA, Method Statements, and Safe Work Procedures.
• Monitor implementation of control measures for high-risk work activities.

Permit-to-Work Compliance

• Verify that all required permits are obtained before work commencement, including:

  • Hot Work
  • Work at Height
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Excavation / Breaking-In
  • Lifting & Hoisting Activities
  • Electrical Isolation / LOTO

• Ensure permit requirements are fully complied with throughout the work execution.

Contractor Safety Management

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with company EHS requirements.
• Verify workers possess valid competency certifications and licenses.
• Ensure all workers attend site safety induction and toolbox briefings.
• Review contractor safety documents, risk assessments, and work procedures before work begins.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure contractor activities are conducted safely.

Site Inspection & Monitoring

• Conduct daily site walkthroughs and safety observations.
• Monitor scaffold, ladder, lifting equipment, electrical work, confined space activities, and work at height operations.
• Verify housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure emergency exits, access routes, and firefighting equipment remain unobstructed and functional.

Training & Communication

• Conduct toolbox meetings and pre-job safety briefings.
• Deliver safety awareness programs to workers and contractors.
• Promote incident reporting and Safety Good Catch participation.
• Communicate safety alerts, lessons learned, and preventive measures.

Incident Investigation

• Participate in incident, accident, near miss, and dangerous occurrence investigations.
• Collect evidence and support root cause analysis.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness

• Support emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Ensure emergency response equipment is available and serviceable.
• Assist Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities when required.
• Coordinate emergency response during site incidents until further support arrives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain safety inspection records, permit records, training attendance, toolbox meeting records, and incident reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports.
• Maintain compliance records required by DOSH, CIDB, clients, and company requirements.

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Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Professional Certification (preferable)

• Registered Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) recognized by CIDB.

• Valid CIDB Green Card.

• Additional certifications are an advantage:

  • Authorized Entrant & Standby Person (AESP)
  • Authorized Gas Tester & Entry Supervisor (AGTES)
  • Work at Height Supervisor
  • Scaffolding Inspector / Supervisor
  • First Aider / BOFA
  • Fire Fighting & Emergency Response Training

Experience

• Minimum 1 years' experience in construction, facilities, maintenance, or industrial project safety.
• Experience supervising contractors and high-risk activities.
• Knowledge of Malaysian OSH and CIDB requirements.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.