Occupational Safety and Health Executive

Private Advertiser; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an Occupational Safety and Health Executive in Malaysia to coordinate SHE policies and ensure full site compliance. The role involves planning, monitoring, and reviewing preventative measures to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly workplace.

Responsibilities include driving a proactive safety culture, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and conducting risk assessments, inspections, and safety audits to continuously improve health and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma/Professional Certificate in OSHA, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of SHE experience in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of local safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills to drive safety compliance.
• Green Book with DOSH/JKKP is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety, health, and environmental policies to ensure full site compliance.
• Drive a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies to maintain licenses, permits, and statutory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update internal SHE policies and programs.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and close out reports.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identifications, and preventive actions.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Diploma/Certificate in OSHA or Environmental Science

Job description

Occupational Safety and Health Executive

Responsible for coordinating safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies, legislation, and practices to ensure full site compliance, while planning, monitoring, and reviewing preventative measures to maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly workplace.

Key performance areas include:

Drive a proactive culture of safety throughout all levels of the organization.

Oversee coordination with regulatory agencies to maintain full compliance with environmental and safety licenses, permits, and statutory requirements.

Design, develop, implement, maintain, and update the company’s internal SHE policies, procedures, and programs.

Enforce strict compliance with established SHE policies, procedures, and local safety legislation across the plant.

Investigate workplace incidents thoroughly, complete comprehensive root-cause analysis, and properly close off official incident reports.

Keep up to date with new legislation to ensure continuous alignment with local legal regulations and other standard requirements.

Coordinate and participate in pre-task risk assessments, hazard identifications, and incident investigations to formulate preventative actions against recurring risks.

Establish and conduct Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) on all work processes and related operational activities.

Carry out plant inspections to detect existing or potential hazards, recommending corrective and preventive measures in compliance with OSHA, FMA, and the Environmental Quality Act.

Conduct scheduled SHE audits and track findings to ensure all recommendations are promptly addressed by the relevant departments.

Perform frequent inspections on critical operations, machinery, equipment, and procedures, providing recommendations for safety improvements.

Organize regular emergency response exercises and drills to maintain the highest level of workplace crisis preparedness.

Maintain detailed records of all safety drills and provide actionable feedback for emergency response improvements.

Ensure SHE monthly committee meetings, regular progress reports, and SHE Management Review meetings are held according to schedule.

Facilitate effective SHE communication and updates to employees, customers, contractors, and relevant external stakeholders.

Promote safety awareness continuously across all employee levels through regular meetings, safety briefings, training sessions, and induction programs.

Deliver targeted training to all employees to make sure they operate in strict compliance with all workplace SHE requirements.

Perform any other safety, health, or environmental duties assigned from time to time by the immediate superior.

Requirements:

• Minimum Professional Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of direct working experience in safety, health, and environment (SHE) roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of local Occupational Safety and Health regulations, environmental legislation, and standard industrial practices.
• Good communicator in both oral and written formats, capable of conveying safety concepts and technical terms clearly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing operational safety priorities.
• Good people management and leadership skills to drive safety compliance across cross-functional teams.
• Registered Green Book holder with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JKKP) is an added advantage.