EHS Manager (Data Centre)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to support the safe delivery and operation of mission-critical data centre infrastructure. This role will be responsible for driving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, contractor management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across data centre environments. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations, engineering, facilities, project, and construction teams to ensure the highest EHS standards are maintained across all business activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs across data centre operations and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action programs.
• Manage HIRARC activities, contractor safety programs, permit-to-work processes, and risk control measures.
• Support critical facility operations through emergency preparedness planning and EHS compliance initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, facilities, operations, and project teams to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of EHS experience with at least 2 years supporting data centre, mission-critical, critical facilities, or major infrastructure environments.
• Registered with DOSH Malaysia as a Safety & Health Officer (SHO).
• Strong understanding of contractor safety management, permit-to-work systems, HIRARC, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with facility operations, critical environments, construction projects, or maintenance activities.
• Ability to engage effectively with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.