EHS Manager -Construction

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned EHS Officer to lead our environmental health and safety program across projects.

You will ensure compliance with local regulations, implement ISO 45001/14001 standards, and drive a safe, incident-free workplace for diverse teams and contractors. The role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, at least 10 years' experience in safety management on large-scale projects (oil & gas or construction), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health required.
• 10+ years of safety management experience on large projects (oil & gas or construction).
• Registered/certified EHS Officer in Malaysia desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the strategies and activities of the EHS function.
• Cultivate an improvement culture to ensure a healthy, safe, and accident-free working environment.
• Lead and supervise EHS teams appointed to contractors/consultants.
• Implement EHS guidelines, policies, and management systems, including local regulatory requirements.
• Provide EHS support in areas including site safety audit protocols and deliverables.
• Maintain records of EHS incidents, conduct investigations, and develop corrective actions.
• Manage construction site emergency response plans for safety and health of all involved.
• Prepare regular EHS performance reports for client review and progress of improvements.
• Analyse safety metrics and communicate results to leadership to drive action.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Management

Regulatory Compliance

Reporting & Documentation

Communication

Bilingual EN/BM

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Job Summary

To successfully deliver projects and contracted services to company’s internal and external stakeholders including global corporate clients on the agreed site(s), ensuring to meet the key requirements in environmental protection, health, and safety perspectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the strategies and activities of the EHS function.
• Cultivate an improvement culture across all projects to ensure a healthy, safe, and accident-free working environment.
• Lead and supervise EHS teams appointed to contractors/consultants.
• Implement EHS guidelines, policies, and management systems, including corporate and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide EHS support in various areas, including Construction Site Safety audit protocols, with a detailed scope and deliverables.
• Maintain records of EHS incidents, conduct investigations, and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage construction site emergency response plans to handle emergencies for the safety and health of all involved.
• Prepare regular EHS performance reports for client review of past performances and the progress of improvement initiatives.
• Analyse leading and lagging safety metrics and communicate results to leadership to drive action and accountability.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's Degree or related Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.

• At least 10 years of experience in safety management on projects of similar size/complexity.
• Experience gained from the oil and gas or construction industries.
• Experiences in project management and plant start-up will be added advantage.
• Must be registered/certified EHS Officer in Malaysia
• Other Professional EHS Certifications (e.g. Certified Environmental, Safety and Health, Charter Safety and Health Practitioner, Certified Professional Environment Auditor, Certified Safety Health Manager, Certified chartered Generalist OHS professional, and/or others) would add credentials.
• Well-versed with occupational safety and health legislations and practices.
• Depth knowledge and recognized qualifications in safety management, including qualifications such as ISO 45001/14001.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.

Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.