Manager - Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (Large Scale Solar Farm)

Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks a Manager for Safety, Health, Environment & Quality for their large-scale solar farm project. This role involves overseeing SHEQ compliance, promoting safety culture, and implementing quality management systems. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess a robust background in SHEQ management within power or construction sectors.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with valid DOSH Green Book.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in SHEQ roles.
• 3-5 years in supervisory or leadership roles in power or large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SHEQ compliance for the project, ensuring alignment with Malaysian regulations.
• Establish and implement risk management and quality systems.
• Conduct training, inspections, and audits for safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Job description

Manager - Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (Large Scale Solar Farm)

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The SHEQ Manager is required to monitor, report, and advise on SHEQ matters to the Edra’s Project Manager and Group SHEQ, while actively engaging with the EPC contractor, Owner’s Engineer, and relevant regulatory bodies to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-quality project site. The role is responsible for all project sites including up to the connection point of TNB for the BSSB IF facility.

Safety and Health Management

Uphold CGN Edra’s Principle: Safety First, Quality Foremost, Pursuing Excellence

Ensuring all project’s activities (e.g. construction, installation) are conducted in strict accordance with the CGN Edra’s SHEQ charter and Malaysian regulations and acts of, but not limited to, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (“DOSH”), Construction Industry Development Board (“CIDB”) and Department of Environment (“DOE”).

Plan, implement, monitor, maintain, and review SHE processes in the project.

Establish project’s SHE objectives and KPIs and ensure alignment with the organizational goals.

Monitor fulfilment of SHE contractual requirements established with the EPCC contractor.

Propose, coordinate, and promote management programs to instil a safety culture at the project.

Ensure full implementation of the risk assessment/ method statement identification, preparation, review and communication processes.

Establish and implement safety and health risk management processes in the project.

Provide advice to the Project Manager and project management team on the following matters:

o Applicable safety and health standard, laws and regulations related to the project activities.

o Safety and health risk management and controls

o Incident prevention, reporting and investigation process.

o Establishment of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) related to the project’s activities.

o Safety and health training and communication.

Establish, implement, and monitor processes for measuring and monitoring safety and health performance.

Conduct periodic risk assessments, inspections, and audits related to Safety and Health.

Liaise with external parties and regulatory authorities for Safety and Health statutory compliance

Oversee the environmental management system to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Implement strategies for waste management, pollution control, and sustainable practices.

Monitor environmental performance and prepare reports for regulatory authorities

Ensure environmental impact assessments and audits are conducted.

Quality Management

Develop and implement quality management systems and procedures.

Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other relevant quality or Management standards applicable to the project.

Ensure that regular quality audits and inspections are conducted.

Manage non-conformance issues and oversee corrective actions.

Coordinate with different departments to ensure quality standards are met.

Security Management

Overall responsible for the security management with regards to the security of the project and plant.

Ensure full implementation of the security management of the project/ plant including physical security, access control and surveillance systems.

Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures.

Ensure full compliance with the Chief Government Security Office (CGSO) requirement and instruction with regards to the security of plant.

Conduct regular security risk assessments and audits to identify and patch vulnerabilities.

Coordinate with local law enforcement and security agencies as needed.

Oversee the training of staff in security protocols and emergency response.

Function / Duties

Oversight of the EPC SHEQ compliance

o Monitor and assess EPC contractor and subcontractors’ SHEQ implementation.

o Ensure execution in line with CGN Edra’s SHEQ requirements and Malaysian laws and regulations (DOSH, DOE, CIDB).

o Review and validate the EPC’s SHEQ documentation, method statements, and risk assessments (HIRARC).

Lead and support the PM on a daily basis on site for total site Safety, Health and Quality.

Work with the Owner’s Engineer and EPCC contractor on managing overall SHEQ and security at the project site.

Monitor execution of SHE and security at Site as per the method statement

Enforcement of SHEQ requirement at the project by means of, but not limited to:

o Requirement of mandatory and specific Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

o Compliance to regulations requirement e.g. CIDB’s Green card

o Execution of SHEQ trainings e.g. Site Safety Induction, Working at Height training.

o Execution of SHEQ programs e.g. Daily Toolbox Meeting, Weekly Safety Meeting, Monthly Safety Meeting, Safety Walkabouts/ Inspections

o Full implementation of Permit to Work system.

o Machinery Safety Inspections

Reporting and Communication

o Submit daily observations and reports to the Edra Project Manager.

o Provide weekly summaries and monthly SHEQ performance reports to the Project Manager and Group SHEQ.

o Track non-compliances and follow up on corrective actions.

Investigate and prepare and review report submitted by EPC on accident/ near miss/ dangerous occurrence/ poisoning or occupational disease.

Preventive measures to mitigate accident/near miss accident/dangerous occurrence/poisoning or occupational disease.

Organise and implement emergency drills, occupational safety and health programs and training

Prepare and implement Emergency Response Plan (“ERP”) and Hazards Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (“HIRARC”)

Designated as Environmental Officer (“EO”)

Implement Environmental Management Plan (“EMP”)

Liaise with DOSH, CIDB, DOE and regulatory authorities.

Support for Handover and Operations Readiness

o Ensure SHEQ-related closeout and documentation are ready for handover to the plant operations team.

o Support continuity of SHEQ implementation during the early operations phase, post-COD.

Any other works assigned on ad-hoc or need basis by the Company.

Qualifications & Experience:

Mandatory Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with valid DOSH Green Book

Degree from a recognized institution in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 10 years’ experience in SHEQ Roles with at least 3 – 5 years in a supervisory of leadership roles in power (solar preferred), oil and gas, or large-scale construction project.

Additional certifications (e.g. Environmental Officer (EO), ISO 45001 Auditor, First Aid, Confined Space, Working at Height) are an added advantage.

Experience working on EPC project, turnkey projects, floating solar and involvement in plant commissioning or O&M transitions is highly desirable.

Specialized / Technical skills / Knowledge required:

Knowledgeable in Health & Safety Management System

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Knowledge in planning, coordination and organising skills

Knowledge in problem solving skills

Able to coach, support and guide workers and supervisors on day-to-day SHEQ matters

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Safety Manager? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Are you currently registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) as a Safety and Health Officer (Green Book) Do you have experience working on residential construction projects?

Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (“Edra”) owns and operates 8 power plants in Malaysia, Egypt and Bangladesh. It also has investments in a power asset in Pakistan, as well as a power and desalination asset in the United Arab Emirates.

Edra is the second largest independent power producer (IPP) in Malaysia, with a total generating capacity of 5,087 MW and effective capacity of 4,568.3 MW from its 5 power plants, which consist of 3 combined cycle gas turbine plants (one with co-generation facilities), one coal-fired sub-critical thermal power plant and one large scale solar photovoltaic plant.

In Egypt, the Group owns and operates one 682.5 MW gas-fired conventional thermal power.

In Bangladesh, the Group owns and operates two CCGT power plants, with a total generating capacity of 810 MW and effective capacity of 445.5 MW.

The Group has an investment in a 157 MW combined cycle gas-fired baseload power station located in Pakistan. Its effective capacity is 36 MW.

Edra is also part of a consortium that owns and operates the Taweelah B IWPP, the largest independent water and power project in the UAE. The Group has a 10.0% effective interest in the Taweelah B IWPP, which has a total power generation and desalination capacity of 2,000 MW and 160 MIGD.

The Group’s revenues are mainly derived from the available capacity and electrical energy produced by its power plants to the off-taker under their respective Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs").

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is our sole off-taker in Malaysia, while Egyptian Electricity Holding Company and Bangladesh Power Development Board are our sole off-takers in Egypt and Bangladesh respectively. These off-takers are either government or government-linked entities. Our PPAs in Egypt and Bangladesh are guaranteed by the Central Bank of Egypt and Government of Bangladesh respectively, with the substantial majority of payments either denominated in, or indexed to, the USD.

Edra is led by experienced management teams with deep industry knowledge, expertise and established track records, which are further supported by strategic partnerships with reputable global players.

We are looking forward to further expansion opportunities in the markets where we already have a strong foothold as well as in new areas.

Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (“Edra”) owns and operates 8 power plants in Malaysia, Egypt and Bangladesh. It also has investments in a power asset in Pakistan, as well as a power and desalination asset in the United Arab Emirates.

Edra is the second largest independent power producer (IPP) in Malaysia, with a total generating capacity of 5,087 MW and effective capacity of 4,568.3 MW from its 5 power plants, which consist of 3 combined cycle gas turbine plants (one with co-generation facilities), one coal-fired sub-critical thermal power plant and one large scale solar photovoltaic plant.

In Egypt, the Group owns and operates one 682.5 MW gas-fired conventional thermal power.

In Bangladesh, the Group owns and operates two CCGT power plants, with a total generating capacity of 810 MW and effective capacity of 445.5 MW.

The Group has an investment in a 157 MW combined cycle gas-fired baseload power station located in Pakistan. Its effective capacity is 36 MW.

Edra is also part of a consortium that owns and operates the Taweelah B IWPP, the largest independent water and power project in the UAE. The Group has a 10.0% effective interest in the Taweelah B IWPP, which has a total power generation and desalination capacity of 2,000 MW and 160 MIGD.

The Group’s revenues are mainly derived from the available capacity and electrical energy produced by its power plants to the off-taker under their respective Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs").

Tenaga Nasional Berhad is our sole off-taker in Malaysia, while Egyptian Electricity Holding Company and Bangladesh Power Development Board are our sole off-takers in Egypt and Bangladesh respectively. These off-takers are either government or government-linked entities. Our PPAs in Egypt and Bangladesh are guaranteed by the Central Bank of Egypt and Government of Bangladesh respectively, with the substantial majority of payments either denominated in, or indexed to, the USD.

Edra is led by experienced management teams with deep industry knowledge, expertise and established track records, which are further supported by strategic partnerships with reputable global players.

We are looking forward to further expansion opportunities in the markets where we already have a strong foothold as well as in new areas.

Perks and benefits We offer competitive compensation and benefits pac

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