HSE Leader - Data Center Safety & Compliance

Xircle Talent; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Head of HSE for a veteran electromechanical and MEP construction firm delivering data centre projects across Southeast Asia. The role directs health, safety, and environmental strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture at all sites.

The successful candidate will oversee risk management, audits, training, and reporting, embedding HSE into design and construction while coordinating with local authorities and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive HSE experience in construction.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in data centre, commercial infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction in Southeast Asia.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia and Thailand HSE regulations and ISO standards (45001/14001) and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE frameworks aligned with ISO 45001/14001 and site hazards.
• Conduct risk assessments and JSA for high-risk tasks on data centre sites.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and lead audits.
• Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver site HSE training for staff and subcontractors.
• Monitor environmental controls and minimize construction impact.
• Collaborate with project teams to embed safety into planning.
• Maintain HSE records and report metrics to leadership.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Audits

Leadership

Communication (English & Mandarin)

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

HSE software

Incident tracking tools

Audit management tools

Job description

Xircle Talent is seeking a Head of HSE for a veteran electromechanical and MEP construction firm delivering data centre projects across Southeast Asia. The role directs health, safety, and environmental strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture at all sites.

The successful candidate will oversee risk management, audits, training, and reporting, embedding HSE into design and construction while coordinating with local authorities and international standards.