Data Center EHS Engineer — Safety & Compliance Lead

ByteDance; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Malaysia is seeking an experienced EHS leader to join the Data Center Security and EHS Operations Team in Kulai. You will drive regional safety strategies for data center operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with vendors to strengthen governance and readiness.

The role requires deep knowledge of safety standards, strong project management, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive EHS experience in data center, hyperscale, or colocation environments with regional or global scope
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience managing EHS programs through third-party vendors and partner ecosystems
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/other standards as applicable
• Familiarity with FEMA IC and NIMS frameworks (minimum IC 100 and NIMS 700)
• Solid understanding of RCRA compliance and related protocols
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with industry frameworks (NIST, CSF, CIS, ISO, SOC 2, etc.)
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines
• Proficient in interpreting safety and environmental regulations and standards

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of regional EHS strategies that enable safe, sustainable, and high-performing data center operations
• Lead regulatory compliance programs, including audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Partner with vendors and colocation providers to strengthen EHS governance, risk controls, and operational readiness
• Champion a proactive safety culture through training, leadership engagement, and emergency preparedness initiatives
• Utilize data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and inform continuous improvement across the region

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Env Engineering

Job description

ByteDance Malaysia is seeking an experienced EHS leader to join the Data Center Security and EHS Operations Team in Kulai. You will drive regional safety strategies for data center operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with vendors to strengthen governance and readiness.

The role requires deep knowledge of safety standards, strong project management, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced tech environment.