EHS Manager (Data Centre)

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited is partnering with a client in Malaysia to hire an experienced EHS Manager to support the safe delivery and operation of mission-critical data centre infrastructure. The role focuses on driving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, contractor management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across data centre environments.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, facilities, project and construction teams to ensure the highest EHS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field required.
• 8+ years EHS experience; data centre exposure preferred.
• DOSH Malaysia SHO registration required.
• Strong regulatory compliance and incident investigation skills.
• Experience engaging with contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of EHS policies and programs across data centre operations and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage HIRARC activities, contractor safety programs, permit-to-work processes, and risk control measures.
• Support critical facility operations through emergency preparedness planning and EHS compliance initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, facilities, operations and project teams to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health/related

Tools

Permit-to-work systems

HIRARC

Incident investigations

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to support the safe delivery and operation of mission-critical data centre infrastructure. This role will be responsible for driving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, contractor management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across data centre environments. The successful candidate will partner closely with operations, engineering, facilities, project, and construction teams to ensure the highest EHS standards are maintained across all business activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs across data centre operations and infrastructure projects.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Drive workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action programs.

Manage HIRARC activities, contractor safety programs, permit-to-work processes, and risk control measures.

Support critical facility operations through emergency preparedness planning and EHS compliance initiatives.

Partner with engineering, facilities, operations, and project teams to promote a strong safety culture.

Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of EHS experience with at least 2 years supporting data centre, mission-critical, critical facilities, or major infrastructure environments.

Registered with DOSH Malaysia as a Safety & Health Officer (SHO).

Strong understanding of contractor safety management, permit-to-work systems, HIRARC, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Experience working with facility operations, critical environments, construction projects, or maintenance activities.

Ability to engage effectively with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders.

Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.