Project HSEQ Manager

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy

Flexi Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jotun in Nilai, Malaysia, seeks an experienced HSEQ leader to drive health, safety, environment, and quality initiatives for our new manufacturing facility. You will ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Jotun’s global HSEQ standards to promote safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.

The role is based in Nilai, reporting to the Project Manager, and requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed HSEQ into all processes and drive training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MNC, managing HSE of construction sites.
• Strong knowledge of ISO systems, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, including wastes, chemicals and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HSEQ management systems, policies, and procedures for the new manufacturing facility.
• Drive HSEQ readiness activities to support site construction, commissioning, and operational startup.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory requirements, and Jotun HSEQ standards.
• Maintain HSEQ objectives, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor and improve performance.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness planning, and corrective action processes.
• Manage and maintain ISO management systems and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to integrate HSEQ into all business processes.
• Design and deliver HSEQ training programmes to ensure employee competency and awareness.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead HSEQ improvement projects to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, local authorities, auditors, emergency services, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Safety orientation

Accountability

Influences others

Resilience

Resourcefulness

Initiative

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Summary: You will lead and drive Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) initiatives for our new manufacturing facility in Nilai. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the site is operationally ready, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with Jotun's global HSEQ standards to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient operations.

This position will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and reporting to Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HSEQ management systems, policies, and procedures for the new manufacturing facility.
• Drive HSEQ readiness activities to support site construction, commissioning, and operational startup.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory requirements, and Jotun HSEQ standards.
• Maintain HSEQ objectives, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor and improve performance.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness planning, and corrective action processes.
• Manage and maintain ISO management systems and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to integrate HSEQ into all business processes.
• Design and deliver HSEQ training programmes to ensure employee competency and awareness.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead HSEQ improvement projects to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, local authorities, auditors, emergency services, and external stakeholders.

Qualification

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MNC, managing HSE of construction sites.
• Good knowledge and understanding of ISO system, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, including wastes, chemicals and local laws.
• Good teamwork spirit, structured approach and coordination.

What We Look For

• Displays Safety Orientation: Following all safety rules at work and avoiding taking risks that can endanger oneself or others.
• Holds Self and Others Accountable: Taking responsibility and ownership for organisational, team and personal commitments including outcomes of incorrect decisions or mistakes; holding others accountable for results of assigned responsibilities.
• Influences Others: Impacting through words and actions the perspective, attitudes and behaviours of others.
• Demonstrates Resilience: Overcoming obstacles and challenges by demonstrating an optimistic demeanour and effectively handling rejection and disappointment.
• Demonstrates Resourcefulness: Quickly dealing with problems or issues when they arise; working with others to get help or resources as needed.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.