EHS Specialist

Benchmark Electronics; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is hiring an EHS professional to develop, implement, and maintain policies aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will conduct inspections, hazard identifications, risk assessments, and investigations, and support safety and environmental compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in EHS or a related field, 2–3 years of experience, knowledge of Malaysian OSH legislation and ISO 45001, plus strong training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in an EHS or occupational safety and health role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with EHS management systems or databases and knowledge in ISO 45001 and Legal Compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programmes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Valid certification in occupational safety and health (such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (Green Book/ registered with DOSH)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining effective EHS policies, procedures, and programmes aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conducting regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations to identify potential safety hazards and environmental concerns
• Investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implementing corrective and preventative measures
• Providing health and safety training to employees at all levels, including induction programmes, toolbox talks, and specialised EHS training sessions
• Monitoring workplace conditions and ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health legislation and environmental regulations
• Maintaining comprehensive EHS documentation, records, and reports, including incident logs, training records, and audit trails
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external EHS consultants to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement
• Promoting environmental sustainability initiatives and waste management programmes within the facility
• Supporting management in identifying opportunities for EHS improvements and cost-effective solutions
• Conducting emergency response drills and maintaining emergency preparedness protocols

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related

Tools

MS Office

EHS management systems

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Developing, implementing, and maintaining effective Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and programmes aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Conducting regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations to identify potential safety hazards and environmental concerns

Investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implementing corrective and preventative measures

Providing health and safety training to employees at all levels, including induction programmes, toolbox talks, and specialised EHS training sessions

Monitoring workplace conditions and ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health legislation and environmental regulations

Maintaining comprehensive EHS documentation, records, and reports, including incident logs, training records, and audit trails

Liaising with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external EHS consultants to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement

Promoting environmental sustainability initiatives and waste management programmes within the facility

Supporting management in identifying opportunities for EHS improvements and cost-effective solutions

Conducting emergency response drills and maintaining emergency preparedness protocols

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related engineering discipline

Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in an EHS or occupational safety and health role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments

Sound knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation, environmental regulations, and industry standards.

Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with EHS management systems or databases and knowledge in ISO 45001 and Legal Compliance.

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programmes

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities

Valid certification in occupational safety and health (such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent) is highly desirable

Registered Safety and Health Officer (Green Book/ registered with DOSH)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment