EHS Manager

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Hybrid working

Meal & transport allowances

Toll allowance

Mobile allowance

Car loan interest

Flexi Benefits: health checks, dental,

Job summary

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead the site-wide health, safety and environment strategy in Penang. You will ensure compliance with Malaysian laws, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, and drive risk management across manufacturing, engineering, and facilities.

You will develop the EHS team, promote a proactive safety culture, oversee audits, training, and performance reporting toSite Leadership and Global EHS Management, while advancing sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in OSH, environmental engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHS strategy for Malaysia site, ensuring 45001/14001 compliance.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and liaison with authorities (DOSH, DOE, BOMBA).
• Develop Malaysia EHS team and promote proactive safety culture, training, campaigns.
• Monitor EHS and sustainability performance with KPIs and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Emergency response planning

Hazard analysis (HIRARC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OSH / Environmental Eng / Eng

Master’s in OSH / Environmental Management / Eng / Business Admin (preferred)

Tools

DOSH-registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book)

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Internal/Lead Auditor

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a

EHS Manager

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute the site-wide EHS strategy for Comet Technologies Malaysia, ensuring compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements, Comet Global EHS standards, and ISO 45001/ISO 14001.
• Drive EHS risk management across manufacturing, engineering, R&D, facilities, construction, and contractor activities, including HIRARC, JSA, chemical risk assessments, and emergency preparedness.
• Lead regulatory compliance, audits, inspections, and certification activities, acting as the key liaison with DOSH, DOE, BOMBA, and other relevant authorities.
• Lead and develop the Malaysia EHS team, fostering a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, safety campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve EHS and sustainability performance, including safety KPIs, incident investigations, waste management, energy and water consumption, and carbon reduction, while providing regular reports to Site Leadership and Global EHS Management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree in OSH, Environmental Management, Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience, including at least 5 years in an EHS leadership or managerial role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Mandatory DOSH-registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book Holder), with ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification; ISO 14001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety, environmental, and fire safety legislation, with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, contractor safety, emergency response, and incident investigation.
• Proven experience in semiconductor, electronics, medical device, or high-technology manufacturing, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and continuous improvement capabilities; greenfield manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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