EHS manager

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational semiconductor company seeks an EHS Manager in Malaysia. The role involves overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance, driving a safety culture among 4,000 employees, and managing risks associated with semiconductor operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in EHS management within high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing confined space/LOTO programs.
• Fluency in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of EHS programs to ensure compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and compliance risk assessments.
• Deliver targeted EHS training to employees.

Skills

Crisis management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Advanced degree in EHS Management

Tools

Gensuite

Enablon

Job description

Position Title: EHS Manager

Reports To: Site Services Ops Director

Location: Petaling Jaya

Position Overview

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal/local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EQA, DOE, DOSH) and semiconductor-specific standards (e.g., RBA, ISO 14001/45001, customer audits). Drive a culture of safety across 4,000 employees while mitigating risks unique to semiconductor assembly & test, expansion project, such as chemical exposure, confined spaces, and high-hazard equipment .

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic EHS Program Management

- Develop and enforce site-specific EHS policies, emergency response plans, and contamination control protocols aligned with semiconductor manufacturing risks.

- Maintain ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Safety) certifications and lead customer audits (e.g. IATF, RBA) .

- Manage budgets for EHS initiatives, safety equipment, and remediation projects .

2. Compliance & Risk Mitigation

- Conduct daily safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses (e.g., Job Hazard Analysis, Lockout/Tagout) for fab operations, facilities, and construction sites .

- Ensure compliance with permits (stormwater, hazardous waste, IETS, APCS) and regulatory reporting (Scheduled waste, IETS, APCS) .

- Lead incident investigations using root-cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys) and track corrective actions to closure .

3. Training & Culture Development

- Deliver targeted EHS training (e.g., chemical safety, confined space entry, ergonomics) to technicians, engineers, and contractors .

- Chair site EHS committees and empower frontline leaders to promote safety accountability .

- Oversee Emergency Response Teams (ERT), including drills and spill response coordination .

- Lead and coordinate the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) committee.

- Share, learn and work with regional/ global EHS lead and also with sister sites EHS lead.

4. Operational Integration

- Partner with engineering/maintenance teams to review equipment designs, machine safety, and facility modifications for EHS compliance .

- Manage hazardous waste disposal, chemical inventories, and industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g., airborne particulates in cleanrooms) .

- Interface with regulatory agencies (e.g., DOSH, DOE, Bomba) during inspections.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferable science or engineering degree) .

- Preferred:

- Green book (registered Safety Health Officer, SHO), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or competent person in IETS/ APCS.

- Advanced degree in EHS Management .

Experience

- 10+ years in EHS management within high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing, with 5+ years in semiconductor/electronics sectors .

- Proven track record in:

- Managing confined space/LOTO programs in manufacturing environments .

- Implementing EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 45001).

- Leading teams of 5+ EHS specialists .

Technical Skills

- Expertise in semiconductor EHS regulations (e.g., SEMI S2/S8, NFPA for cleanrooms) .

- Proficiency in EHS software (e.g., Gensuite, Enablon) and data analysis tools .

- Fluency in local language and English.

Leadership Competencies

- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership .

- Crisis management skills and agility in high-pressure incidents .

- Data-driven mindset for KPIs (e.g., TCIR, near-miss reduction) .

Performance Metrics

- Reduce Incident Rate (TCIR).

- Maintain 100% compliance with environmental permits and audit closures.

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