Master Engineer, Health & Safety

Vale; Seri Manjung; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Malaysia seeks an experienced HSE professional to strengthen our Health, Safety and Environment function in Seri Manjong. You will lead risk assessments, audits, and ISO 45001 alignment across operations, maintenance, and investment activities.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements and practical risk control. We require 7–10 years in Occupational Safety & Health or related safety engineering, strong data analysis, and proven incident investigation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Engineering, or Safety Analysis.
• Experience with risk assessment, incident investigation, ISO 45001, and safety auditing.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing solutions.
• Improve safety procedures, conduct audits, and track corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, and Assurance teams.

Skills

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Human factors analysis

ISO 45001 management

Safety auditing

Data analysis & reporting

English & Bahasa Melayu

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Related engineering field (Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical)

Master’s degree in Safety Engineering / related

Job description

• Supporting HSE department by compiling proper analysis, analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing solutions to improve HSE performance in VMM according to industry best practice, and international standards such as ISO 45001.
• Design and recommend improvement on existing strategies to optimize workflows, improving efficiency in procedure across various activities related to Operation, Maintenance and Investment to drive Health & Safety result in VMM operationally.
• Supporting operational areas in term of ensuring all safety procedures remain current, practical, and aligned with operational risks.

Position Summary/Purpose

• Supporting HSE department by compiling proper analysis, analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and developing solutions to improve HSE performance in VMM according to industry best practice, and international standards such as ISO 45001.
• Design and recommend improvement on existing strategies to optimize workflows, improving efficiency in procedure across various activities related to Operation, Maintenance and Investment to drive Health & Safety result in VMM operationally.
• Supporting operational areas in term of ensuring all safety procedures remain current, practical, and aligned with operational risks.

Dimension

Monetary

• Contributes to the reduction of incident-related costs, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties through effective HSE management practices.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives that optimize operational efficiency and risk management.

Non-Monetary

• Supports HSE compliance across VMM Operations,
• Maintenance, and Investment activities.
• Reviews and maintains safety procedures, standards, and work instructions in alignment with legal requirements and ISO 45001.
• Conducts safety audits, inspections, gap assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
• Provides HSE technical support to operational areas and influences safe work practices across the organization.
• Engages with multiple stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, Operational Excellence, and Assurance functions.

Position Description

• Safety Management System Improvement by reviewing and evaluate existing safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and standard including recommendation of improvements. This may include activities such as:
• Leading periodic reviews of company safety procedures.
• Identify procedural gaps, duplicated processes, and areas requiring enhancement.
• Simplifying and optimize procedures to improve user understanding and compliance
• Technically support related implementation of local legislation and Vale safety requirements to the area.
• Conduct gap analyses against legal requirements, industry best practices, and international standards such as ISO 45001 and provide critical analysist on all safety procedures be effective, practical, and aligned with operational risks. This will involving:
• Conducting internal safety audits and inspection and providing key analysis report.
• Verifying compliance with local legislation, company standards, and global requirements.
• Support external audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
• Track corrective and preventive actions until closure.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Mandatory Bachelor's Degree in:

• Occupational Safety & Health
• AND related engineering field - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical

Preferred Master Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Behavior Safety Based Program

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Mandatory - Minimum: 7-10 years of experience in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Engineering, or Safety Analysis.
• Experienced in Risk Assessment & Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation, Human Factors Analysis , ISO 45001 Management Systems, Safety Auditing, Data Analysis & Reporting
• Well verse in English and Bahasa Melayu
• Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), NEBOSH Diploma, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, OSHA Certification, NIOSH Safety & Health Officer (Malaysia), Well verse in Portugese