Environment, Health and Safety Manager

NES Fircroft; Selangor; Presencial; MYR 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NES Fircroft is seeking an EHS Manager for a water treatment facility as part of a hyperscale data center project in Serendah, Malaysia. You will lead environmental, health and safety management across construction, drive compliance with Malaysian regulations, and oversee contractor EHS performance on site.

The role requires hands-on safety leadership, strong water infrastructure project experience, and the ability to coordinate with clients, PMC team and authorities through planning, testing

Formación

• Proven EHS experience in water infrastructure or related utilities.
• Competent in Malaysian safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience overseeing contractor EHS on major construction projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the EHS management plan.
• Oversee EHS activities for water treatment and related works on site.
• Review risk assessments, permit-to-work, lifting plans and safety docs.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and close out corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental controls, waste management and compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and preventive actions.

Conocimientos

EHS management

Water infrastructure

Construction supervision

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Stakeholder coordination

Educación

Green Book (Safety and Health Officer)

Yellow Book certification

Descripción del empleo

Our agency is looking for an EHS Manager on behalf of a global American PMC for a water treatment facility serving a hyperscale data center project in Serendah, Malaysia.

Our client is acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), supporting the delivery of a major data center project for a leading American technology company.

The Role

The EHS Manager will lead environmental, health and safety management across construction activities for the water treatment facility. The role requires strong water infrastructure project experience, hands‑on site safety leadership and the ability to manage contractor compliance throughout construction, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the project EHS management plan, ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations, project requirements and approved safety procedures.
• Oversee EHS activities for water treatment and associated infrastructure works, including excavation, underground piping, concrete structures, mechanical and electrical installation, lifting operations and confined‑space activities.
• Review contractor risk assessments, method statements, permit‑to‑work arrangements, lifting plans and other safety documentation before work commences.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits, identify hazards and unsafe practices, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Monitor environmental controls, including wastewater discharge, chemical handling and storage, waste management, erosion and sediment control, dust and noise.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor EHS performance, ensuring adequate controls are in place for high‑risk activities and that site teams comply with project requirements.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate EHS requirements during equipment installation, testing, commissioning and handover of the water treatment facility.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings to promote awareness and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Liaise with the client, PMC team, contractors and relevant authorities on safety, environmental compliance and site‑related issues.
• Maintain EHS records, inspection reports, incident statistics, risk registers and compliance documentation, providing regular updates to project leadership.

Requirements

• Proven EHS experience in water infrastructure, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities or related utilities projects. This is a key requirement.
• Experience managing EHS on major construction projects, including contractor supervision, site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Relevant Malaysian EHS qualifications or competency certifications. Green Book (registered Safety and Health Officer) or Yellow Book certification is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety and health and environmental requirements.
• Practical understanding of civil, mechanical and electrical construction activities, including excavation, piping, lifting operations, confined spaces and equipment installation.
• Strong site leadership, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Data center project experience is an advantage, but water infrastructure experience is the priority.
• Location: Serendah, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: Fully site‑based, including Saturdays as required by the project
• Contract: 1-year renewable, with potential conversion to permanent employment after the first year, subject to project and business requirements