Health Safety Environment Officer

Woh Hup (Private) Limited; Sungai Buloh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Malaysia is seeking a WSHE Officer to ensure compliance with Workplace Safety, Health, and Environmental standards for a Data Center construction project. The ideal candidate will implement and monitor HSE plans, drive site safety culture, and oversee high-risk operations. Applicants should possess a degree in Occupational Safety & Health, be registered with DOSH, and have 4-5 years of relevant HSE experience in construction. This role is crucial for delivering safe and effective workplace practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years HSE experience in construction projects.
• Data Center / critical facilities / M&E-heavy project experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and site engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Project HSE Plan and ensure compliance with OSHA 1994.
• Monitor and drive contractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections and enforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Supervise high-risk works including lifting and rigging.
• Report, investigate, and analyze incidents and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Strong understanding of construction HSE regulations & standards

Strong communication and site engagement skills

Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Safety & Health (or related field)

Registered with DOSH (SHO)

Minimum 4–5 years HSE experience in construction projects

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a WSHE Officer to implement, monitor, and enforce Workplace Safety, Health & Environment (WSHE/HSE) requirements for a Data Center construction project. This role ensures compliance with legal requirements, client standards, and company policies while supporting safe execution of high‑risk construction and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Project HSE Plan, Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RA), and Safe Work Procedures (SWP); ensure compliance with OSHA 1994, DOSH requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor and drive contractor HSE performance, compliance, and site safety culture; support implementation and control of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Conduct daily inspections, safety walks, hazard identification, and enforcement of PPE and safe work practices.
• Supervise high-risk works such as work at height, lifting & rigging, LV/HV electrical work & energisation, confined space, hot works, heavy equipment/logistics.
• Report, investigate, and analyse incidents/near misses/unsafe conditions; produce investigation reports and recommend corrective & preventive actions (CAPA); track closure and lessons learned.
• Conduct site inductions for workers and visitors; deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and targeted HSE campaigns; verify workforce competency (licenses, certifications, permits).
• Maintain HSE records (inspections, PTW, training logs, incident statistics) and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports for management and client.
• Support Emergency Response Plan (ERP) implementation and drills (fire/medical/evacuation); monitor environmental controls (waste, spill prevention/response, noise, dust, emissions) and ensure regulatory compliance.

Authority

• Stop unsafe work or activities that pose immediate risk
• Issue NCRs / Safety Observations
• Recommend disciplinary action for repeated HSE violations (per company policy)

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Safety & Health (or related field)
• Registered with DOSH (SHO)
• Minimum 4–5 years HSE experience in construction projects
• Data Center / critical facilities / M&E-heavy project experience is an advantage

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of construction HSE regulations & standards
• Familiar with PTW, LOTO, lifting plans, HIRARC
• Strong communication and site engagement skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment
• Competent in report writing & presentation (MS Office / PowerPoint)

Key Performance

• Zero fatality and major incident
• Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Timely closure of HSE findings
• Compliance with audits and inspection requirements