EHS Technician

Coherent Corp.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative technologies is seeking an EHS Coordinator in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves conducting safety and health audits, providing training, and ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a diploma in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work on-site. Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in environment, health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in governmental department inspections.
• Conduct internal safety and health audits.
• Assist the EHS team in trainings for Emergency Response Team members.
• Ensure contractors comply with EHS requirements.
• Conduct EHS trainings and briefings.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in environmental, health and safety, engineering, or science

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide support in relevant governmental department inspections.
• Support Safety and Health Committee activities, audits and maintain records to ensure all safety and health requirements are in‑compliance as required by legislation.
• Conduct internal safety and health audit and follow‑up for closure of corrective actions.
• Assist the EHS team in maintaining an active Emergency Response Team (ERT) and coordinate trainings for the ERT members.
• Conduct machine/equipment buy‑off for all new machine or equipment in the factory.
• Conduct EHS trainings and briefing to employees.
• Ensure all relevant permits for contractors are being effectively enforced. Ensure contractors working on‑site comply with all EHS requirements and take control measures to prevent accident.
• Assist in coordination of EHS monitoring activities and follow up on action required if any.

Education & Experience

• A diploma in environmental, health and safety, engineering, science or its equivalents with at least 1 year of relevant work experience in environment, health and safety.

Skills

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem‑solving.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.
• Willing to work on shift.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. It is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies

We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II‑VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.