Project Site Safety Supervisor (Johor Bahru)

About the role

The Project Site Safety Supervisor is responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at project sites to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements, client specifications, and company policies. The role works closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to promote a strong safety culture and achieve zero lost-time incidents.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Compliance & Site Monitoring

• Ensure all site activities comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) regulations, CIDB requirements, company HSE policies, and client-specific safety standards.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections, identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor housekeeping standards, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work practices across the project site.
• Stop unsafe work where imminent danger exists and escalate significant safety concerns to project management.

2. Risk Assessment & Work Control

• Review and monitor HIRARC, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Ensure adequate safety controls are implemented for high-risk activities
• Verify that all lifting equipment, tools, and machinery are properly inspected and certified before use.

3. Training & Incident Management

• Conduct site safety inductions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Organize toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and HSE awareness programmes.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, and near misses, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response plans, fire drills, rescue drills, and first aid arrangements.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain HSE documentation, including inspection reports, audit reports, incident investigation reports, safety statistics, PTW records, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure all statutory records and site safety documents are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports for project management and clients.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities on all HSE matters.
• Support internal and external safety audits and inspections.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall site safety performance.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction, electrical, M&E, infrastructure, or industrial project safety supervision.
• Experience working on EPC or industrial project sites is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian OSHA regulations, DOSH requirements, CIDB standards, and construction safety practices.
• Strong understanding of HIRARC, JSA, SWMS, PTW, emergency response, and incident investigation.
• Good communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Able to work independently under pressure and at project sites.
• Willing to travel and work at different project locations when required.