Environment, Health & Safety Intern

Colgate-Palmolive; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Malaysia invites you to join as an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern on the Selangor site. You will gain hands-on experience driving a culture of safety, compliance, and well-being on our manufacturing floor through risk assessments, audits, and safety campaigns.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to document SOPs, HIRARC, and JSA/JHA processes, and help implement training initiatives that elevate EHS performance and contribute to a healthier, safer

Qualifications

• Availability: full-time internship for 6 months (2 vacancies).
• Education: pursuing or recently completed Diploma/Bachelor’s in EHS, Engineering, Material Science, Science, or related field.
• Regulatory knowledge: basic understanding of EHS principles and local acts (DOSH/OSHA).
• Core skills: high attention to detail, adaptable, proactive team player.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Tech-savvy: proficient with Google Workspace for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and assist in safety documentation and SOP/JSA/JHA development.
• Support internal audits, asset verification, and routine EHS reporting.
• Assist safety workshops, campaigns, and cross-functional learning with engineering/operations teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Team player

Interpersonal skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Google Workspace

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in EHS/Engineering/Material Science/Science

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175972 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Reports To: EHS Manager / EOHS Leader

About the Role

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? At Colgate-Palmolive, our dependable household brands and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about. As an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience driving a culture of safety, compliance, and well‑being on our manufacturing floor. You will actively participate in risk assessments, support internal audits, and help facilitate safety campaigns, making a tangible impact on the daily lives of our plant personnel.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

Audits, Assets & Compliance

• Conduct assessment and asset verification, ensuring strict compliance with financial policies and maintaining the housekeeping of the asset master list.
• Assist the team with internal audit preparations, conducting walkthroughs, and providing valuable observations and recommendations.
• Assist with the preparation, data tracking, and submission of routine reports related to plant EHS performance.

Risk Assessment & Documentation

• Take a hands‑on role in the documentation and updating of critical safety process flows.
• Assist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety/Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA), and Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) documents.

Safety Engagement & Culture

• Assist with the facilitation and execution of EHS workshops, safety campaigns, and plant‑wide events.
• Capitalize on opportunities to participate in cross‑functional learning with other engineering and operations teams.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

• Availability: Able to commit to a full‑time internship for a minimum duration of 6 months (2 vacancies available).
• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, Material Science, Science, or a closely related field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A basic foundational understanding of EHS principles and local regulatory acts (e.g., DOSH/OSHA regulations).
• Core Skills: High attention to detail, highly adaptable, and a proactive team player.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the plant. Well‑versed in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Tech‑Savvy: Skilled in using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for documentation and reporting.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.