Fall Protection Specialist

Safetyware Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safetyware Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a technical expert in fall protection to support sales, assess sites, and design systems that meet DOSH, MS, EN, OSHA, and local requirements.

You will prepare drawings, BOMs, and install coordination, conduct ITC and re-certifications, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, compliant safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in OSH, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess sites to identify fall hazards and design systems.

Skills

Fall protection

Site surveys

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

OSH or Engineering degree

Tools

CAD basics

Job description

To provide technical expertise in fall protection solutions, support salespeople in identifying opportunities, and generate qualified leads through site assessments, training, and solution consultation.

Job Descriptions

1.Technical Expertise & System Design

• Assess customer sites and work-at-height activities to identify fall hazards.
• Design fall protection systems (temporary and permanent) including anchor points, horizontal/vertical lifelines, guardrails, access systems, etc.
• Prepare technical drawings, layout proposals and bills of materials.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (e.g. DOSH guidelines, MS, EN, OSHA, ANSI, AS/NZS) and customer requirements.

2.Sales Support & Business Development

• Support the sales team with technical proposals, solution presentations and product demonstrations.
• Conduct site surveys, risk assessments and solution recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver technical tenders, quotations and method statements.
• Coordinate and supervise installation of fall protection systems with internal and external installers.
• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning (ITC) of installed systems and issue the necessary documentation.
• Conduct periodic inspection and re-certification of fall protection equipment and systems in line with manufacturers and regulatory requirements.

4.Compliance, Documentation & SOPs

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation: risk assessments, inspection reports, drawings, calculations, as-built documentation, user manuals and training records.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Industrial), Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in fall protection, work-at-height safety, or related EHS/engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with fall protection PPE and systems (harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, lifelines, anchorages, guardrails, etc.).
• Experience conducting site surveys, risk assessments, and preparing technical proposals.
• Possess own transport and valid driving licence.
• Medically fit to work at height, including climbing and accessing elevated work areas where necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; basic CAD skills are an advantage.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) in Bahasa Malaysia and English; additional languages an advantage.
• Customer-oriented, able to translate technical needs into practical and commercially viable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team (sales, operations, training, manufacturing).