Safety and Health Officer

XIAMEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA; Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is looking for a Safety and Health Executive (OSH Coordinator) to assist in implementing Occupational Safety and Health procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, hold relevant certifications, and possess strong communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance, managing risks, and leading safety initiatives at project sites.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related working experience.
• Must possess safety and health-related certifications.
• Experience in dealing with emergency response teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the application of OHS procedures.
• Help manage risks and hazards in their area.
• Monitor local area compliance with OHS policy and procedures.
• Conduct safety and health inspections at project sites.
• Implement and monitor the Quality Management System.

Skills

Communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia & Mandarin

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Proactive

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate of Attendance of Safety & Health Officer / Coordinator Courses

Degree in OSHA

Degree in related fields (Business, Communication, Project Management, ESG)

Job description

Assist in the application of OHS procedures.

Help manage risks and hazards in their area.

Report and investigate incidents, injuries and hazards and implement agreed control measures.

Liaise with the Head of the academic/administrative unit, OH&S and other safety personnel.

Review and analyze injury and incident reports and data.

Develop injury and incident prevention strategies for their area.

Monitor local area compliance with OHS policy and procedures.

Audit local area OHS compliance about risk, emergency and hazardous waste management.

Attend to DOSH, DOE and BOMBA.

Ensure information in myKKP, myPremis, eSWIS, or any relevant government portal is up-to‑date and accurate.

License or renewal for any documents related to JKKP must be conducted on time.

In charge of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Safety and Health Committee and any other team related to safety and health.

Implement and monitor the Quality Management System and Occupational Safety & Health Management System through liaison with divisional and department and assist in the same at the project site.

To carry out the Safety & Health Compliance Audit at project sites according to the Audit Plan.

To coordinate and carry out the Safety & Health Inspections at project sites.

To assist in establishing the Safety & Health Procedures, Instruction and for project sites.

To coordinate, collate information and prepare required reports for Management Review involving the project site.

To organize the SH Committee meeting at sites and prepare the necessary arrangements.

To coordinate and ensure the In‑house Emergency Response Team at sites is ever prepared to handle any emergencies by conducting training, drills and ensuring actions taken to improve.

Monitor and ensure contractors are aware, understand and comply with the safety & health requirements at sites.

To investigate incidents, execute the preparation of an investigation report.

Follow up on the implementation of the action plan.

To collate Safety & Health‑related information, compile, and analyze the data and propose improvement actions.

To report the Safety & Health performance at project sites.

To provide input for continuous improvement of the Safety & Health Management System.

Assist in the preparation of safety & health‑related reports and minutes of meetings.

To carry out other duties relating to XMUM, assigned from time to time.

Job Requirement

Possess Certificate of Attendance of Safety & Health Officer / Coordinator Courses with at least 2 years of related working experience.

Preferable – degree holder in OSHA.

Degree holder in other related fields may be entertained (e.g. Business administration, communication, project management, ESG or other equivalent) – provided able to take up this entire new challenge.

Communication skill in English, Bahasa Malaysia & Mandarin. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Ability to work independently, self‑motivated, proactive, multitasking, good interpersonal & interaction skills etc.

Safety and Health Executive (OSH Coordinator)