Safety and Health Officer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Regional Safety and Health Officer to ensure the implementation of EHS programs and local compliance in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include training employees, managing documentation, and driving safety initiatives. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Health insurance

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree recognized by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
• Experience in occupational safety and health (minimum 3 years).
• Fluent in Malay and English (written, verbal, and reading).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Cisco’s global EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with local EHS regulations and corporate policies.
• Deliver EHS training to staff and lead safety committee meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TheEnvironmental Health and Safety (EHS)team at Cisco is dedicated to protecting the well-being of our employees, partners, contractors, and clients. We collaborate closely with local teams and customers to manage risks, grow our safety culture, and connect global policies with local requirements. Our goal is simple: to make Cisco a healthy and safe place to work—for everyone, everywhere.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As theRegional Safety and Health Officer (SHO), you will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Cisco’s global EHS programs. You’ll ensure compliance with local EHS regulations and Cisco’s internal policies, while promoting a strong safety culture through cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement Cisco’s global EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develop local compliance programs that align with regulations and enhance safety culture.
• Deliver training to employees, contractors, and partners on EHS awareness and practices.
• Act as the primary contact for local regulatory agencies on EHS matters.
• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and implement preventive measures.
• Perform EHS audits, risk assessments, and inspections regularly.
• Manage and maintain EHS documentation in line with legal and corporate policies.
• Lead local safety committee meetings and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Drive local and regional EHS projects and support ASEAN/APJC EHS goals.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between the global EHS team and local partners.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a highly organized, proactive team player with strong people skills and cultural awareness. You’re collaborative yet independent, capable of leading initiatives with both confidence and humility. You use your expertise, local insights, and global perspective to drive safety outcomes and build lasting impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field recognized by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
• Passed the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) SHO examination.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in occupational safety and health.
• Completed university-accredited training in at least three areas: Occupational Medicine, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, or Psycho-sociology.
• Fluent in bothMalayandEnglish(written, verbal, and reading).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or ISO 45001/14001 Auditor.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Able to quickly learn and adopt new tools and systems.
• Experienced in organizing safety awareness events.
• Project management capabilities.
• Construction safety certification is a plus.

Why Cisco

WeAreCisco

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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