Project EHS Engineer (site‑based Rayong)

Novonesis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

International exposure

Strong EHS culture

Professional development

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Project EHS Engineer to represent the client and drive Environmental, Health & Safety standards across an overseas project portfolio. You will help ensure safe construction and commissioning, regulatory compliance, and a strong EHS culture on site, spanning multiple sites and cultures.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, at least 3 years in EHS on construction or industrial projects, field‑based work, and ability to work with contractors and multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in construction or industrial project environments.
• Solid knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices for construction or industrial sites.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations and follow through on corrective actions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with contractors and multinational teams.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with willingness to spend significant time in the field.

Responsibilities

• Supporting implementation of EHS policies, standards and procedures across overseas projects.
• Ensuring construction and commissioning activities comply with local EHS laws, company standards and GMP-related EHS requirements.
• Conducting EHS risk assessments, defining mitigation measures and following up on corrective actions; monitoring contractor compliance with safety plans, permits to work and PPE.
• Performing site inspections and audits, identifying unsafe conditions or behaviours and driving preventive actions.
• Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and lessons-learned sharing across project sites.
• Supporting environmental compliance related to waste, wastewater, air emissions, noise, dust and chemical handling.
• Coordinating EHS inductions, toolbox talks and on-site safety communication.
• Preparing regular EHS reports, including KPIs, incidents, inspections and action tracking, for project and management teams.

Skills

EHS Management

Risk Assessment

Audits & Inspections

Incident Investigation

Communication

Field Deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Environmental/ Safety/ Occupational Health/ Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we work every day to make a positive impact through science and innovation. You will join our global project organization supporting overseas construction and commissioning projects in regulated industries such as food, pharmaceutical and biotech.

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we work every day to make a positive impact through science and innovation. You will join our global project organization supporting overseas construction and commissioning projects in regulated industries such as food, pharmaceutical and biotech. In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring safe, healthy and environmentally responsible project execution across multiple sites and cultures.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Project EHS Engineer, you will represent the client side and support the implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards across an overseas project portfolio. Your work will directly contribute to safe construction and commissioning, regulatory compliance and a strong EHS culture on site.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting implementation of EHS policies, standards and procedures across overseas projects
• Ensuring construction and commissioning activities comply with local EHS laws, company standards and applicable food/pharma GMP‑related EHS requirements
• Conducting EHS risk assessments, defining mitigation measures and following up on corrective actionsMonitoring contractor compliance with site safety plans, method statements, permits to work and PPE requirements
• Performing site inspections and audits, identifying unsafe conditions or behaviors and driving preventive actions
• Supporting incident and near‑miss investigations, root cause analysis and lessons‑learned sharing across project sites
• Supporting environmental compliance related to waste, wastewater, air emissions, noise, dust and chemical handling
• Coordinating EHS inductions, toolbox talks and on‑site safety communication
• Preparing regular EHS reports, including KPIs, incidents, inspections and action tracking, for project and management teams

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in construction and/or industrial project environments
• Solid knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices for construction or industrial sites
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations and follow through on corrective actions
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and multinational teams
• Proactive, hands‑on mindset with willingness to spend significant time in the field
• English proficiency suitable for technical EHS communication, reporting and training

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, cleanroom or other regulated process industries
• Previous experience working on overseas or multicultural project sites
• Additional local language skills relevant to project locations
• Valid DLPW‑related or equivalent EHS certifications

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑impact projects in a global organization
• Exposure to international project environments and cross‑cultural collaboration
• A strong safety culture where EHS is a core value
• Professional development through hands‑on project experience and knowledge sharing

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Primarily site‑based role with significant presence on construction and commissioning sites
• Frequent interaction with contractors and project teams in active industrial environments
• Willingness to travel and work overseas as required by project needs
• Field‑based work with exposure to construction conditions, noise and varying weather, following appropriate PPE requirements

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.