Environmental, Safety & Health (EHS) Engineer

Kerry Group

Malaysia

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kerry Malaysia is seeking an Environmental, Safety & Health (EHS) Engineer to strengthen our EHS Management System at our Tampoi, Johor or Pasir Gudang, Johor sites.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, develop emergency plans, conduct trainings, and partner with cross-functional teams to reduce environmental impact and improve safety performance.

Qualifications

Six years or more of experience in a technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EMS and WWTP/IETS technology and processes would be advantageous.
Degree or master’s in engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry or equivalent.
Registered with DOSH as a competent Safety & Health Officer (valid green book).
Possess Scheduled Waste Management competency.
NEBOSH, AGT, Train the Trainer would be an advantage.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA 2022 and ISO45001/ISO14001.

Responsibilities

Ensure effectiveness of the overall EHS management system, both theoretical and practical.
Develop and maintain emergency response plans including drills/tests of ERP.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address EHS issues and drive improvements.
Communicate with employees, management and regulators on EHS matters and deliver trainings.
Monitor compliance and implement EHS programs and policies.
Review and validate reports and advise on 14001/45001 compliance and audits.
Interpret standards and advise management on required actions to comply with regulations.
Drive yearly EHS action plans and evaluate effectiveness.
Ensure EHS Committee effectiveness and provide guidance.
Partner with other functions to reduce environmental impact and waste.
Perform tasks assigned by superior for career development.
Provide EHS support to other Kerry sites.

Skills

Technical EHS/OSH

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Lead auditor

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s in Environmental, Health & Safety or Chemistry

Job description

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Environmental, Safety & Health (EHS) Engineer

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About Kerry

About the role

The role is instrumental for overall effectiveness of Environmental, Safety & Health (EHS) Management System.The candidate shall drive continuous improvement for EHS, ensure operational sustainability and excel in standard and compliance.

The role will support Kerry's site in Tampoi, Johor or Pasir Gudang, Johor

Key responsibilities

Ensure effectiveness of overall EHS Management system, both theoretical and practical.
Develop and maintain emergency response plans including conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of ERP and ensure readiness to respond to emergencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address environmental, health, and safety issues and drive continuous improvement in EHS.
Communicate effectively with employees, management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders on EHS matters, including conducting training sessions and presentations as needed.
Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant authorities' regulations by developing and implementing EHS programs. Policies and management system. To provide a technical support on EHS.
To review & validate report, compile analysis, advise and follow-up with site on 14001 & 45001 Compliance, Gap Analysis, WWTP/IETS, RSA (HEA & HPRA) and EHS Project
Interpreting standard, advising management on needed actions, enforcing adherence to regulation (i.e. OSHA 2022, EQA and FMA) and Kerry corporate standard (RSA & Kerry Global).
To drive the EHS yearly action plan and evaluate the effectiveness.
Ensure effectiveness of EHS Committee and advise as necessary.
Partnering with other functions in continually reducing the environment impact through reduction of resources use and the reduction of waste generation.
To perform any task assigned by the superior/dotted superior from time to time for career enhancement.
Provide EHS support to other Kerry sites.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum of 6-year experience in a Technical EHS/OSH role in multinational food manufacturing industry
High knowledge OSHA, EMS & WWTP/IETS Technology & Process would be an advantage.
Degree / master's in engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, Chemistry or equivalent.
Registered with DOSH as a competent Safety & Health Officer (valid green book holder).
Possess Scheduled Waste Management Competency
NEBOSH, AGT, Train the Trainer would be an advantage.
In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 2022.
Knowledge in ISO45001 & ISO14001along with lead auditor experience is an advantage.
Influencing skill in driving EHS culture
Possess strong organizational and technical skills, a real passion for their work and driven to get the job done.

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