Environment, Health and Safety Section Head

Escatec; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Section Head in Penang to lead ISO 14001 implementation across plants and drive compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires at least 5 years in manufacturing EHS, SHO/CePSWaM qualifications preferred, and strong Bahasa and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Familiar with EHS regulations and ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to lead EHS team and perform audits.
• Strong communication in Bahasa and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement ISO 14001 across plants.
• Manage EHS committee meetings and trainings.
• Plan and monitor Safety & Health programs and inspections.
• Ensure incident investigations are completed timely.

Skills

SHO certification

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Diploma

CePSWaM (DOE)

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.

Environment, Health and Safety Section Head

• To lead and ensure successful implementation of ISO 14001 for all plants.
• To lead the EHS team in meeting Compliance Evaluation of Legal & Other Requirements as required.
• Conduct EHS Committee Meetings.
• Ensure all EHS-related SOPs are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
• Promote EHS awareness among employees.
• Manage Safety & Health Program
• Plan Safety & Health monitoring program (CHRA, hearing conservation, etc) and ensure monitoring is on time, including machinery inspections.
• Lead EHS team to evaluate the effectiveness of all Safety & Health monitoring programs, including required improvement and compliances.
• Ensure EHS inspections for all plants as scheduled.
• Ensure incident / accident investigations (Accident, First Aid Case, Near Miss) are carried out and actions completed on-time.
• Lead EHS team in obtaining Environmental Management Program data (EMP).
• Plan environmental monitoring program (air emission, boundary noise monitoring, analysis of effluent discharge at CDA and Cooling tower, etc) and ensure monitoring is conducted on time, as well as submission to DOE.
• Ensure scheduled wastes generated are managed and handled accordance to Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 requirements.

Emergency Preparedness Plan

• Ensure Fire/ Chemical Spillage Drill for all plants conducted as required.
• Ensure monthly ERT Training and monitor ERT emergency equipment inspection is conducted

Training & Development

• Coordinate and conduct EHS-related training, including and others deem relevant.
• Address and manage training needs for subordinates.

EHS Data Reporting

• Ensure all submission to authority is on-time (example JKKP 8 to DOSH, etc)
• Compile and furnish EHS data as required.
• Prepare and maintain all required EHS documentation and records.

General

• Lead the team in the compliance of EHS per local authority requirement and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audit / inspection per ISO 140001 and regulatory requirements.
• Follow up and review effectiveness of Corrective Actions (CA).
• Lead EHS team in Kaizen improvement and towards Zero Accident.

Requirements

• A certified SHO is a preferred, with a min of Diploma qualification.
• DOE Registered Competent Person – CePSWaM is preferred.
• Familiar with all EHS related regulations requirements
• Familiar with ISO 140001 standard.
• At least 5 years’ similar working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills at least in both Bahasa and English.
• Good critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Remark: Candidate is required to upload the full resume during application & indicate the current & expected basic salary.