Environmental Engineer (EHS)

ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Gurun; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Completion Bonus

Monthly petrol allowance

Meal allowance

Comprehensive medical coverage

Birthday bonus

Monthly attendance bonus

Structured training and career growth

Job summary

ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is recruiting an Environmental Engineer to join the Environment & Safety Department. The role entails ensuring compliance with EQA 1974, overseeing waste gas, WWTP, and scheduled waste systems, and leading DOE audits and inspections.

The successful candidate will manage emissions/effluent monitoring, report via the eSWIS portal, and develop ERP protocols with strong cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• CePSO certification required; additional DOE certifications are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with environmental compliance, pollution control, and DOE audits.
• Knowledge of Malaysian environmental legislation (EQA 1974, Clean Air Regulations, Scheduled Waste Regulations) and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & EQA 1974 Compliance: oversee plant compliance with EQA 1974 and related standards.
• Pollution Control & Waste Systems Management: manage waste streams and WWTP operations.
• Emissions & Effluent Monitoring: coordinate sampling and monitoring within regulatory limits.
• Scheduled Waste & eSWIS Reporting: supervise waste workflows and DOE eSWIS submissions.
• DOE Audits & Regulatory Liaison: act as technical lead during audits and inspections.
• Environmental Emergency Response: develop and drill ERP for incidents.
• System & Documentation Control: maintain logs and reporting archives for audits.

Skills

Cross-department coordination

Audit management

Record-keeping

Crisis management

Education

Diploma or above in Environmental Engineering

CePSO Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management

DOE competency certifications (CePIETSO, CePBFO) advantageous

Job description

This position will temporarily work in the Bukit Mertajam area of Penang, and will later relocate to the Gurun plant.

About us
ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is affiliated to Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Group Co., Ltd. which is a listed company in China. Zichen has strong independent research and development strength and industry-leading integration level. The main anode material products have been widely recognized by high-end lithium battery customers around the world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a DOE-certified and competent Environmental Engineer to join our Environment & Safety Department. Reporting to management, you will ensure strict compliance with the Malaysian Environmental Quality Act (EQA 1974), oversee waste gas, WWTP, and scheduled waste systems (eSWIS), manage regulatory emissions/effluent monitoring, and serve as the technical lead during official Department of Environment (DOE) audits and enforcement inspections.

Job Responsibilities:

Regulatory & EQA 1974 Compliance: Oversee total plant environmental compliance in accordance with the Malaysian Environmental Quality Act (EQA 1974), Clean Air Regulations, Scheduled Waste Regulations, and all relevant local environmental standards.

Pollution Control & Waste Systems Management: Manage industrial waste streams, including waste gas treatment systems (scrubbers/baghouses), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations, boundary noise control, and solid/scheduled wastes.

Emissions & Effluent Monitoring: Coordinate scheduled sampling, testing, and continuous monitoring for stack emissions, effluent discharges, and ambient parameters, ensuring all metrics remain strictly within regulatory limits.

Scheduled Waste & eSWIS Reporting: Supervise end-to-end scheduled waste workflows, guaranteeing accurate waste classification, storage, labeling, inventory tracking, and timely reporting via the Department of Environment (DOE) eSWIS portal.

DOE Audits & Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary technical lead during site audits, enforcement monitoring visits, and official inspections conducted by the Department of Environment (DOE) and local authorities.

Environmental Emergency Response: Develop, implement, and update emergency response protocols (ERP) for environmental pollution and chemical spill incidents, conducting routine emergency drills across departments.

System & Documentation Control: Maintain accurate environmental monitoring logs, treatment facility records, and statutory reporting archives to support internal and external audits.

Job Requirements:

Education: Diploma or above in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.

Certification Requirement: Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSO) is required. Additional DOE competency certifications (e.g., CePIETSO, CePBFO) will be an advantage.

Experience: Proven hands-on experience in handling environmental engineering compliance, pollution control operations, and DOE audits within a medium-to-large scale manufacturing environment.

Technical Mastery: Deep working knowledge of Malaysian environmental legislation (EQA 1974, Clean Air Regulations 2014, Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005), utility monitoring systems, and industrial waste treatment equipment.

Core Competencies: Strong cross-departmental coordination skills, independent audit management capability, meticulous record-keeping, and decisive crisis management skills.

Competitive Salary & Rewards: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience) + performance-based bonuses.

Service Completion Bonus: Special one-off completion bonus upon completing 12 months of service.

Allowances: Monthly petrol allowance and meal allowance provided.

Health & Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage and access to panel clinics.

Perks & Incentives: Birthday bonus and monthly attendance bonus.

Professional Growth: Continuous training and development opportunities, including structured career progression within a scaling organization.

Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.