Environmental Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Penang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Penang, Malaysia seeks an Env. Executive to lead end-to-end e-waste management across facilities and client operations, ensuring safe handling, storage, recycling and disposal in line with Malaysian regulations.

The role focuses on compliance, sustainability, waste tracking and continuous improvement, with coordination across client logistics and JLL teams. On-site, you will drive safe practices and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors in environmental engineering, environmental science or related field.
• 3–5 years in e-waste, scheduled waste, or environmental management with DOE Malaysia competency.
• Experience with contractors, recyclers and environmental documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, segregation, labelling and movement of e-waste.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, JLL procedures and EHS requirements.
• Maintain inventory, records and recycling/disposal certificates.
• Coordinate recyclers/vendors and verify licenses and documentation.
• Maintain secure e-waste storage area and manage safety risks.
• Support audits and close findings within timelines.
• Prepare monthly KPI, waste, recycling and compliance reports.
• Train staff on e-waste handling and awareness.
• Identify opportunities to improve recycling and efficiency.
• Report incidents and assist investigations.

Skills

E-Waste Mgmt

Regulatory Compliance

Data Reporting

Vendor Mgmt

Audit & Inspection

Leadership

Excel/PowerPoint

Stakeholder Mgmt

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma / Bachelor in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL – Env. Executive (Environmental)

Function: Facilities / Environmental Management. Location: Penang, Malaysia. Environment: Facilities, semi-construction, low value waste, Solid Waste.

Job Scope: Lead and oversee the end-to-end management of e-waste generated from facility and client operations, ensuring safe handling, segregation, storage, traceability, recycling and final disposal in accordance with JLL standards, client requirements and applicable Malaysian environmental regulations. Drive compliance, sustainability, waste reduction and continuous improvement while maintaining a safe and audit ready workplace. Engage with client logistic team for document readiness including ISM (integrated Ship Memo), incoming documents and relevant waste picture for custom declaration. Tracing BAC ticket for work closure within the timeline and arranged with logistic contractor for shipment data and disposal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead collection, identification, segregation, labelling, storage and movement of e-waste.
• ComplianceEnsure e-waste activities comply with applicable environmental legislation, JLL procedures and client EHS requirements.
• Waste TrackingMaintain accurate inventory, movement records, collection documentation and recycling/disposal certificates.
• Vendor ManagementCoordinate approved recyclers/vendors; verify required licences, documentation and service performance.
• Storage & SafetyMaintain a secure, organised and compliant e-waste storage area, identify and control environmental and safety risks.
• Audit & InspectionConduct routine inspections and support client, internal and regulatory audits; close findings within agreed timelines.
• ReportingPrepare monthly KPI, waste-generation, recycling and compliance reports with trend analysis.
• Training & AwarenessConduct e-waste segregation, handling and environmental awareness for employees, technicians and contractors.
• Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to increase recycling/recovery rates, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Incident ResponseReport and support investigation of spills, damaged batteries, improper disposal and other e-waste incidents.

Core Competencies

• E-Waste & Environmental Management
• Regulatory Compliance & EHS
• Waste Inventory & Data Management
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Audit & Inspection
• Risk Assessment & Incident Management
• Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint & Reporting
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering, EHS or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in e-waste, scheduled waste, environmental management, facilities or EHS with Scheduled Waste Management Competency with DOE Malaysia.
• Experience in semiconductor, Data Center, manufacturing or critical facilities will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Malaysian environmental legislation and waste-management requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, recyclers and environmental documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with JLL teams, client, Engineering, IT, Procurement and contractors.

Location

Location: Penang, Malaysia | Environment: Facilities, semi-construction, low value waste, Solid Waste.

Location: On‑site – Bayan Lepas, Malaysia.

Company Culture

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYS. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.