Health Safety Environment Officer

Quaker Houghton; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a Safety & Health Officer for the Dipsol Kuala Langat site to lead occupational safety programs, ensure DOSH compliance, and advise management on risk controls. This role emphasizes proactive safety culture and regulatory alignment across operations.

The SHO will conduct HIRARC studies, manage inspections, train staff, and coordinate health surveillance and emergency response plans, ensuring a safe workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Registered DOSH/JKKP Safety & Health Officer (SHO).
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in OSH, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSH legislation.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive a positive safety culture across the organization.
• Advise management on occupational safety and health matters.
• Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, and occupational illnesses.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate health surveillance and medical monitoring programs.
• Organize fire drills, emergency simulations and ERT activities.
• Maintain safety records, permits, licenses and reports.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Training & awareness

Emergency response planning

Communication

Education

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety & Health

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Science

Tools

EHS Management System

HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)

Regulatory liaison tools

Job description

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in the PA, USA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates.

As a Safety & Health Officer (SHO) for our Dipsol Kuala Langat site, you will be responsible for leading occupational safety and health programs to ensure compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements, QH company EHS standards, and industry best practices. The incumbent acts as the competent person registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JKKP) and provides professional advice to management on workplace safety, risk management, accident prevention, and legal compliance. The role is critical in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Promote and drive a positive safety culture across the organization.
• Advise management on occupational safety and health matters.
• Lead safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Act as a change agent for EHS excellence.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, and related regulations.
• Maintain all statutory safety records, permits, licenses, and reports.
• Liaise with government authorities, including DOSH/JKKP, during inspections and audits.
• Conduct HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control) studies.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Review work processes to eliminate or reduce safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Process Safety & IMS Management System
• Investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, and occupational illnesses.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor closure of investigation findings.

Safety Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular workplace inspections and EHS audits.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and compliance.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely closure.
• Conduct employee safety induction programs.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety campaigns.
• Support competency development and safety training initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement in safety activities.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Organize fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency simulations.
• Coordinate Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities.

Occupational Health Programs

• Coordinate health surveillance and medical monitoring programs.
• Assist in ergonomics and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered DOSH/JKKP Safety & Health Officer (SHO).
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation.

Preferred

• ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) certification.
• Additional industrial safety qualifications.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, construction, or heavy industry.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities and compliance audits.
• Proven experience in incident investigation and risk management.

What Success Looks Like

This role has a clear mandate. Success will be measured by:

• Zero fatalities and serious injuries.
• Reduction in TRIR / LTIR.
• Completion of safety inspections and audits.
• Corrective action closure rate.
• Regulatory compliance score.
• Training completion percentage.
• Emergency drill performance.
• Contractor safety compliance.

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the worlds steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and grow where your contributions will matter !