Environmental Officer | Kempas

Hirehub Management; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Management in Kempas, Johor is seeking an Environmental Specialist to develop and maintain the Project EMP, ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination with authorities and clients. The role focuses on construction environmental management with audits, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Candidate should have 3–5 years in construction EHS, certifications such as CESSWI/CESWI/CePSWaM, and strong communication skills for site teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CESSWI, CESWI, or CePSWaM.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction projects; large-scale infra/data centre preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws and regulatory compliance for construction activities.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with regulatory approval conditions and client requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and approval conditions.
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant authorities, consultants, and stakeholders on environmental matters, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on environmental reports, records, and statutory submissions as required.
• Monitor and control environmental aspects including air quality, noise, wastewater, waste management, and chemical storage.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits to identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with approved environmental control measures and procedures.
• Identify environmental risks and mitigate/control measures for construction activities.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints, and non-conformance events, and prepare corrective/preventive action reports.
• Coordinate and implement immediate response actions for environmental emergencies (spills, emissions, pollution incidents).
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices on site.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on environmental best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, monitoring data, waste tracking records, and environmental performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly and monthly environmental performance reports for project management and clients.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting related to environmental performance when required.
• Work with EHS Officers to ensure site activities meet project and EHS objectives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental audits

Incident investigations

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Environmental science/engineering degree

Certifications: CESSWI, CESWI, CePSWaM

Job description

Company Background:

A leading manufacturer of prefabricated modular data center solutions, specialize in the data center and power systems industry. With R&D facilities in Shanghai and high-end manufacturing plants in Shanghai and Malaysia, it delivers innovative solutions for hyperscale data center projects globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with regulatory approval conditions and client requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and approval conditions.
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant authorities, consultants, and stakeholders on environmental matters, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on environmental reports, records, and statutory submissions as required.
• Monitor and control environmental aspects including air quality (dust and emissions), noise, vibration, wastewater, stormwater runoff, waste management, and chemical storage.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits to identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with approved environmental control measures and procedures.
• Identify environmental risks associated with construction activities and recommend effective mitigation and control measures.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints, and non-conformance events, and prepare corrective and preventive action reports.
• Coordinate and implement immediate response actions for environmental emergencies, including spills, excessive emissions, and pollution incidents.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices across the project site.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on environmental best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, monitoring data, waste tracking records, and environmental performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly and monthly environmental performance reports for project management and clients.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting related to environmental performance when required.
• Work closely with EHS Officers to ensure site activities comply with project and EHS objectives and progress according to plan.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Possess professional certifications such as CESSWI, CESWI, or CePSWaM.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction projects. Experience in large-scale infrastructure or data centre projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, regulatory compliance requirements, and environmental control measures for construction activities.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid understanding of environmental risk management and compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and external stakeholders.
• Able to independently conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong report writing, document management, and basic data analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willing to work on construction sites and conduct frequent field inspections.
• Willing to work overtime or on weekends during critical phases of the project.

Location: Kempas, Johor

Salary Range: Open for negotiation