Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Gateway Search; Rawang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced EHS Engineer in Selangor, Malaysia. The successful candidate will develop and improve EHS policies, lead ISO certification processes, and deliver training programs. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in EHS management are required. This role promotes a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EHS management experience in an industrial environment.
• Valid Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book) certification required.
• Strong knowledge of national EHS laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies and programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Lead and manage ISO certification processes.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.

Skills

EHS policies development

Risk assessments

ISO standards management

EHS training delivery

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Technical document interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust EHS programs that ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits to identify hazards and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead and manage ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certification processes, including implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvements.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs to employees and management to drive safety awareness and compliance.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports with preventive recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operations and planning.
• Review technical drawings and schematics to verify compliance with EHS standards.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, and reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and training materials using Microsoft Office applications.
• Act as the EHS executive representative for company's property management, overseeing all safety-related matters.
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by superiors and regional FE managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Electrical, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS management experience in an industrial environment.
• Valid Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of national EHS laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers and teams to achieve EHS objectives.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English for daily communication and reporting.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience in EHS management system implementation and certification.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to design training programs, operational guidelines, and procedural documents.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EA Licence No: 19C9807 | Registration ID: R22107906