EHS Lead - Data Center Construction (Malaysia)

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Klang City; On-site; MYR 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead on-site safety programs for a large-scale data centre construction project in Klang, Selangor.

You will support the China EHS Manager while ensuring strict compliance with Malaysian DOSH, CIDB, FMA, and local regulations, conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations as part of a comprehensive safety system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years of EHS management experience in construction or M&E projects.
• Thorough knowledge of Malaysia EHS regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management systems.
• Capable of preparing Risk Assessments (RA), Permit to Work (PTW), Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Incident Reports.
• Green Book holder is mandatory; NEBOSH and/or OSHA certification is preferred.
• Strong sense of responsibility, execution skills, cross-cultural communication, and leadership, able to work under pressure in large-scale data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the China EHS Manager in implementing the project EHS management system in accordance with Malaysian DOSH, CIDB, FMA, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead local compliance implementation and identify gaps in local safety compliance.
• Oversee the entire site safety management process in accordance with Malaysian construction safety regulations, including localized safety planning, site induction training, routine inspections, risk assessments, and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections to identify and correct unsafe acts, non-compliant work practices, and deficiencies against local standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Malaysian DOSH, CIDB, FMA, and other applicable safety regulations by working closely with the local EHS team to manage project compliance risks.
• Serve as the primary local EHS liaison with clients, PMC, third-party auditors, and government authorities.
• Participate in safety inspections, compliance audits, and management system reviews, rectify findings, coordinate inspections, respond to audit inquiries, submit compliance documentation, and ensure successful audit outcomes.
• Follow up on corrective actions arising from local inspections and regulatory audits, maintain complete compliance records.
• Review unsafe acts, safety hazards, and near-miss incidents, organize safety case reviews and lessons-learned training, strengthen safety culture.
• Investigate safety hazards, near misses, and minor incidents, perform root cause analysis, develop corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Assist in preparing incident investigation reports and compliance analysis reports, ensure documentation and reporting meet regulatory requirements.
• Review project EHS documentation and rectify any deficiencies or non-compliance.
• Assist in supervising local EHS personnel and subcontractor EHS teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines

Job description

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead on-site safety programs for a large-scale data centre construction project in Klang, Selangor.

You will support the China EHS Manager while ensuring strict compliance with Malaysian DOSH, CIDB, FMA, and local regulations, conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations as part of a comprehensive safety system.