EHS Director: Data Center Safety & Compliance Leader

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) Director/Senior Manager to lead EHS activities at our client's data centre projects in JB/KL.

You will develop and continuously improve the EHS Management Plan and ensure regulatory compliance across Malaysia. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, DOSH SHO registration (preferred/mandatory), and 10 years of construction experience, with data centre exposure as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Registered DOSH SHO preferred or mandatory.
• NEBOSH and ISO 45001 qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience.
• Experience with data centre construction projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the EHS Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian laws and regulations including OSHA 1994, FMA 1967 and DOSH.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities such as DOSH and local councils.
• Ensure permits, licenses, and statutory requirements are in place.
• Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments (HIRARC, JSA, etc.).
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, propose corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure “Zero Harm” objectives are embedded across all activities.
• Track and report EHS performance metrics (KPIs, incidents, near misses).
• Monitor high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting operations, electrical works, confined space entry.

Skills

EHS leadership

Hazard identification & risk

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

DOSH SHO registration

NEBOSH

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) Director/Senior Manager to lead EHS activities at our client's data centre projects in JB/KL.

You will develop and continuously improve the EHS Management Plan and ensure regulatory compliance across Malaysia. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, DOSH SHO registration (preferred/mandatory), and 10 years of construction experience, with data centre exposure as a plus.