EHS Specialist / OSH Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

1. EHS Management System & Compliance

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the site's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management systems, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian occupational safety and health, environmental, and workplace safety regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure relevant requirements are communicated and implemented across the organization.
• Support EHS audits, regulatory inspections, and internal compliance assessments.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, permits, licenses, and compliance reports.

2. Workplace Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety assessments, and risk evaluations to identify hazards and prevent workplace incidents.
• Develop, review, and update HIRARC/HIRADC, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and other risk assessment documents.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive measures to minimize workplace risks.
• Monitor compliance with safe work procedures, machine guarding, electrical safety, chemical handling, ergonomics, and other operational safety requirements.
• Support the implementation of safety programs to reduce incidents and improve overall workplace safety performance.

3. Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Lead or participate in investigations involving workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor action plans through completion and verify their effectiveness.
• Analyze EHS incident trends and recommend initiatives to prevent recurrence.

4. Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental compliance relating to scheduled waste, chemical management, wastewater, air emissions, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Coordinate scheduled waste handling, storage, labeling, documentation, and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental monitoring, reporting, and permit renewal activities.
• Promote waste reduction, resource conservation, energy efficiency, and other environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and service providers on environmental compliance matters when required.

5. Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management

• Oversee chemical safety practices, including chemical storage, labeling, handling, transportation, and disposal.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and relevant risk assessments are maintained and updated.
• Monitor compliance with chemical exposure controls, PPE requirements, and applicable hazardous material procedures.
• Coordinate chemical safety assessments and exposure monitoring where applicable.

6. EHS Training & Employee Engagement

• Develop and conduct EHS training, safety briefings, awareness campaigns, and induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate EHS committee meetings and participate in workplace safety and health activities.
• Provide guidance to department heads, supervisors, and employees on EHS requirements and best practices.

7. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop, review, and implement emergency response procedures and preparedness plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency response training.
• Monitor the readiness of emergency equipment, firefighting systems, first-aid facilities, and other response resources.
• Support emergency response activities and post-incident reviews when required.

8. EHS Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyze EHS performance indicators, including incident rates, audit findings, corrective actions, and environmental performance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly EHS reports for management review.
• Support EHS objectives, targets, audits, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and other departments to resolve EHS issues and strengthen compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a semiconductor, electronics, or MNC facility.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety, health, and environmental legislation.
• Practical experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, workplace inspections, EHS audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with chemical safety, scheduled waste management, emergency response, and environmental monitoring.
• Good communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and EHS documentation/reporting.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH, where applicable to the role.
• Relevant environmental competency certifications, such as Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM), where applicable.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience supporting MNC EHS audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, chemical handling, industrial utilities, and high-risk operational activities.

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person