Construction Safety Lead

AirTrunk; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction EHS Lead, where you will champion safety excellence across innovative data center projects. This role offers the chance to influence a zero-harm culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with diverse teams. You’ll lead safety initiatives, conduct inspections, and mentor stakeholders to achieve world-class project outcomes. Embrace a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusiveness, and supports your career growth in shaping the region's digital future.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Supportive environment

Diversity and inclusiveness

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction EHS, ideally with a Tier 1 or 2 builder.
• Strong background in Data Center projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all project levels.
• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and drive continuous safety improvement.

Skills

EHS Management

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

DOSH-certified Safety Manager

Tools

ProCore

Job description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan’s (APJ) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Construction EHS Lead, you will play a critical role in advancing safety excellence across development projects in the region. Reporting to the Senior Regional EHS Manager – SGP/ MY/HKG, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a proactive, high-performance safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture Building:

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture, actively engaging contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Drive a culture of transparent reporting, empowerment, and accountability at all project levels.
• Mentor stakeholders on safety practices to ensure world-class project outcomes.
• Lead Safety in Design workshops and contribute to the development of Construction Methodology Plans.
• Partner with General Contractors (GCs) to proactively identify and mitigate high-risk activities using the hierarchy of controls.
• Integrate safety considerations into construction contracts and execution planning.

Compliance & System Implementation:

• Ensure alignment with legal safety standards, internal policies, and WHS regulations.
• Support the continual development and execution of the EHS Management System to position the company as a global safety leader.
• Facilitate vendor prequalification and EHS due diligence processes.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Conduct routine site inspections, virtual site walks, and audits (internal, monthly, quarterly).
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly EHS reports, including incident reviews and board-level summaries.
• Leverage ProCore to manage observations, actions, and compliance tracking.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying safety opportunities and closing gaps in systems or behaviors.
• Review and validate Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and ensure effective follow-up through S.M.A.R.T. actions.

Engagement & Communication:

• Conduct regular EHS meetings, toolbox talks, and focus groups.
• Actively participate in Good Save and Walk & Reward programs to promote safety awareness.
• Lead internal and external EHS discussions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Partner closely with the General Contractor to ensure project execution aligns with best-in-class safety standards.
• Lead planning, observation, audit, and reporting activities with a focus on high-risk areas.
• Establish WhatsApp incident reporting groups for rapid response and communication.
• Oversee the development and execution of contractor incentives and recognition programs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with 5+ years in construction EHS, ideally with a Tier 1 or 2 builder.
• Diploma in Work Health and Safety or equivalent; DOSH-certified Safety Manager preferred.
• Strong background in Data Center projects is advantageous.
• Skilled in risk management, audit execution, and incident investigation.
• Proficient in EHS systems (e.g., ProCore) and data reporting.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. While helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll support your growth@Hyperscale and help you unleash your full potential.

The pace at AirTrunk is dynamic and energetic. We are challengers and collaborative problem solvers who innovate daily. We live our values by going above and beyond, being transparent, and responsive.

We value diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming team members from varied backgrounds and perspectives. We provide a supportive environment where you can thrive and make your mark, with flexible and safe working conditions. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

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