EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security) Specialist - 2 headcounts

BROOKS AUTOMATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Pasir Gudang; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brooks Automation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks an EHSS Specialist to drive environmental, health, safety & security performance at its Johor Bahru site.

You will develop and implement EHSS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead risk assessments and incident investigations with cross-functional partners. You will champion occupational health, ergonomics, environmental stewardship, and security initiatives, coordinating audits, training, and continuous improvement across manufacturing

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Security Management, or a related discipline.

Aufgaben

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of EHSS programs.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety, health, environmental, fire safety, and security regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments (HIRARC, JHA) and incident investigations.
• Coordinate EHSS audits, trainings, and governance across site.
• Manage occupational health, ergonomics, and employee well-being initiatives.
• Support security, business continuity and sustainability programs.

Kenntnisse

EHSS regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Diploma in OSH/Environmental/Safety

Jobbeschreibung

EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security) Specialist - 2 headcounts

About the Role - 2 headcounts required - Rotating Shift

As the EHSS Specialist, you will serve as the site subject matter expert and key driver of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) performance for Brooks Automation Malaysia's manufacturing operations in Johor Bahru. You will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHSS programs that protect employees, contractors, visitors, company assets, and the environment while ensuring full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Quality, IT, and Site Leadership to foster a culture of safety, security, operational excellence, and employee well-being. The EHSS Specialist will play a critical role in risk management, occupational health, environmental stewardship, physical security, business continuity, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting site operations and sustainable growth.

Work Location

Key Responsibilities

Improving EHSS policies, procedures, standards, and management systems in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Serve as the primary advisor to site leadership on environment, health, safety, security, and regulatory matters.

Drive annual EHSS objectives, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Lead EHSS Committee activities and support the development of a proactive safety and security culture across the organization.

Prepare and present EHSS performance reports, risk assessments, trends, and improvement recommendations to leadership.

Promote accountability and ownership of EHSS responsibilities throughout the organization.

Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems

Ensure compliance with all applicable occupational safety, health, environmental, fire safety, and security-related regulations.

Maintain compliance with DOSH, DOE, BOMBA, and other relevant authorities.

Manage site permits, licenses, records, inspections, and statutory submissions.

Support and maintain ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable management systems.

Monitor regulatory developments and implement required changes to maintain ongoing compliance.

Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure effective closure of findings.

Lead workplace risk assessments, HIRARC, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), ergonomic assessments, and environmental impact evaluations.

Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety walks, audits, and compliance reviews.

Identify hazards and driving the effective engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls.

Drive proactive risk reduction initiatives and monitor effectiveness of implemented controls.

Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.

Incident Investigation & Injury Management

Lead investigations involving workplace injuries, near misses, unsafe acts, environmental events, security incidents, and property damage.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.

Track incident trends and driving the targeted injury‑prevention programs.

Coordinate medical treatment follow‑up, rehabilitation programs, and return‑to‑work arrangements.

Partner with HR, managers, and healthcare providers to facilitate safe and sustainable return‑to‑work plans.

Maintain incident reporting and recordkeeping in accordance with statutory requirements.

Occupational Health, Employee Welfare & Well‑Being

Driving the occupational health programs that promote employee well‑being and fitness for work.

Conduct workplace assessments and recommend accommodations for employees with medical restrictions, physical limitations, disabilities, pregnancy‑related concerns, musculoskeletal disorders, or other health conditions.

Support employees experiencing conditions such as back injuries, slip disc, repetitive strain injuries, ergonomic‑related concerns, and other workplace health issues.

Coordinate occupational health screenings, medical surveillance programs, hearing conservation initiatives, and fitness‑for‑duty evaluations where applicable.

Partner with HR to support employee wellness initiatives, well‑being programs, stress management efforts, and health awareness campaigns.

Monitor occupational illness, injury, and absenteeism trends to identify preventive measures and opportunities for workplace improvement.

Lead ergonomics programs across manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office environments.

Conduct assessments covering manual handling, lifting activities, repetitive tasks, prolonged standing, workstation design, and material movement activities.

Evaluate exposure risks relating to noise, vibration, lighting, indoor air quality, chemical exposure, and other industrial hygiene concerns.

Recommend and implement controls to reduce occupational health risks and improve workplace comfort and productivity.

Manufacturing & Operational Support

Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, and NPI teams to integrate EHSS requirements into operational activities and projects.

Support new equipment installations, process changes, facility modifications, and expansion projects.

Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities to evaluate EHSS impacts and required controls.

Ensure safety and environmental considerations are incorporated during equipment commissioning and qualification activities.

Chemical & Hazardous Materials Management

Oversee chemical management programs covering storage, handling, transportation, labeling, usage, and disposal.

Maintain SDS systems and chemical inventories.

Ensure compliance with hazardous chemical regulations and internal standards.

Manage scheduled waste programs and coordinate proper storage, handling, transportation, and disposal activities.

Conduct regular chemical storage and hazardous material inspections.

Contractor & Visitor Management

Execute and administer contractor safety management programs.

Review contractor risk assessments, permits, method statements, and safety documentation.

Conduct contractor onboarding, site inductions, and compliance audits.

Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to site requirements.

Execute the controls for visitors, vendors, and external service providers working on‑site.

Security Management

Execute, implement, and maintain site security policies, procedures, and physical security standards.

Oversee site access control systems, employee badge administration, visitor management processes, and contractor access controls.

Manage and monitor outsourced security service providers to ensure effective site protection and compliance with security requirements.

Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and mitigation planning.

Lead investigations involving theft, unauthorized access, workplace violence, vandalism, loss of company property, and other security‑related incidents.

Collaborate with HR, Legal, Facilities, and IT on employee misconduct investigations and security matters as appropriate.

Oversee CCTV governance, security monitoring programs, and asset protection measures.

Ensure proper controls for after‑hours access, critical areas, confidential information, and high‑value assets.

Promote employee awareness regarding workplace security and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

Execute, implement, and maintain emergency response, evacuation, crisis management, and business continuity plans.

Lead Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities and preparedness programs.

Coordinate emergency drills, spill response exercises, evacuations, and security response simulations.

Ensure emergency equipment, response resources, and communication processes remain operational and effective.

Support crisis management and site recovery planning activities.

Environmental & Sustainability Programs

Manage environmental compliance programs related to waste management, pollution prevention, emissions control, recycling, and resource conservation.

Support sustainability and ESG initiatives that improve environmental performance.

Monitor environmental performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Lead initiatives to reduce waste generation, energy consumption, and environmental impact.

Support corporate sustainability reporting and environmental improvement objectives.

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture

Execute and deliver EHSS training for employees, contractors, supervisors, and managers.

Facilitate safety campaigns, toolbox talks, awareness programs, emergency response training, and security awareness initiatives.

Coach leaders and employees on EHSS responsibilities and best practices.

Foster a culture of proactive hazard reporting, shared accountability, and continuous improvement.

maintain EHSS KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Analyze trends and lead improvement projects that enhance safety, health, environmental, and security performance.

Benchmark industry best practices and implement initiatives that strengthen operational resilience and compliance.

Support EHSS budget planning and resource management where applicable.

Prepare periodic reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Security Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of progressive EH&S experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, capital equipment, or similar industries.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSHA, FMA, Environmental Quality Act (EQA), fire safety requirements, and applicable EHSS regulations.

Experience managing occupational health, ergonomics, injury management, environmental compliance, and security programs.

Experience supporting and maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, contractor management, emergency preparedness, and compliance audits.

Green Book SHO certification or an equivalent professional certification would be a must.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and lead site‑wide initiatives.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHSS management systems.

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