Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

ASE Global; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ASE Global in Penang champions Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) across a semiconductor facility, aligning with Malaysian laws, corporate EHS standards and international norms. The role emphasizes leading safety programs, investigations, and continuous improvement to protect personnel and assets.

The incumbent oversees regulatory compliance, ISO 45001, audits, contractor safety, and emergency readiness, while steering training and reporting to sustain a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in OSH, Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Mandatory: Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book, DOSH).

Responsibilities

• Lead OSH programme and set annual EHS strategy.
• Ensure compliance with OSH Act 2022, USECHH, CLASS, NADOPOD, Factories & Machinery Act, Fire Services Act, Environmental Quality Act, ISO 14001/45001/50001/46001, RBA Code; liaise with DOSH, Bomba, DOE, local authorities.
• Maintain ISO 45001, policies, audits, document control.
• Oversee cleanroom, hazardous chemicals, specialty gases, utilities, electrical systems.
• Manage contractor programmes, PTW (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Work at Height, Crane Ops).
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, emergency response drills.
• Exposure monitoring, industrial hygiene, ergonomic programmes, clinic management.
• Deliver safety training, conduct audits, inspections, customer/corporate assessments.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, CAPA, compliance status).

Skills

OSH leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Audits & training

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in OSH/Engineering/Environmental Science

Job description

Lead the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) function for a semiconductor facility, ensuring compliance with Malaysian legislation, corporate EHS standards, and international certifications. Drive safety culture, protect employees/contractors, and safeguard company assets through effective systems and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Lead OSH programme, set annual EHS strategy, chair Safety Committee.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSH Act 2022, USECHH, CLASS, NADOPOD, Factories & Machinery Act, Fire Services Act, Environmental Quality Act, ISO 14001/45001/50001/46001, RBA Code. Liaise with DOSH, Bomba, DOE, local authorities.
• Safety Systems: Maintain ISO 45001, policies, audits, document control.
• Semiconductor Safety: Oversee cleanroom, hazardous chemicals, specialty gases, utilities, electrical systems.
• Contractor & PTW: Manage contractor programmes, PTW (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, Work at Height, Crane Ops).
• Incident & Emergency: Lead investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, emergency response drills.
• Occupational Health: Exposure monitoring, industrial hygiene, ergonomic programmes, clinic management.
• Training & Audits: Deliver safety training, conduct audits, inspections, customer/corporate assessments.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly EHS reports (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, CAPA, compliance status).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in OSH, Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Mandatory: Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book, DOSH).

Experience

• 8+ years EHS in manufacturing, 5+ years in semiconductor/high-tech, 3+ years managing EHS teams.
• MNC experience and construction project safety within operating facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSH laws, ISO 45001, semiconductor processes, hazardous chemicals, specialty gases, industrial hygiene, PTW, emergency response.
• Leadership, integrity, accountability, communication, stakeholder management, coaching, decision-making, continuous improvement.

KPIs

Zero fatalities, 100% statutory compliance, LTIFR/TRIR targets, >95% corrective action closure, >98% PTW compliance, ≥95% audit score, effective emergency drills, strong BBS participation.

Cleanrooms, chemical storage/distribution, utilities, labs, construction sites, offices. Requires after-hours support during emergencies, shutdowns, and inspections.

Primary Interfaces

Manufacturing, Facilities, Engineering, QA, HR, Security, Corporate EHS, contractors/vendors, DOSH, Bomba, DOE, local authorities.