Safety and Health Officer

Cisco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Safety and Health Officer to implement global EHS programs. You will ensure compliance with local regulations and foster a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of experience in occupational safety, and is fluent in Malay and English. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 in occupational safety and health.
• Completed accredited training in three areas: Occupational Medicine, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.
• Fluent in Malay and English.

Responsibilities

• Implement Cisco's global EHS policies and procedures.
• Develop local compliance programs for safety culture.
• Deliver training on EHS awareness and practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Perform audits and risk assessments regularly.

Skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Cultural awareness

Proactive team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Who We Are

The Environmental 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 the Regional 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 both Malay and English (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.