Safety Engineer | Nilai

Hirehub Group; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group is seeking a Safety Engineer for Nilai, Malaysia to develop and maintain our occupational safety program in line with Malaysian regulations and ISO 45001. You will support manufacturing by identifying risks, implementing controls, and advancing safety culture among employees and contractors.

You will coordinate safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency response planning while delivering targeted safety training and sustaining regulatory compliance across site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety/OSH or related field is required.
• Professional certifications in safety management are an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant's OSH management system per ISO 45001 and Malaysian laws.
• Conduct risk assessments, HIRARC, and JSA to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Coordinate safety audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses with root cause analysis.
• Manage emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
• Engage with authorities and manage safety improvements across projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Emergency planning

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OSH or related

Tools

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

Certified Risk Assessor

First Aider / Fire Warden certification

Job description

Company Background

Our client is a global provider of sustainable cooling and refrigeration solutions. They specialise in high-performance, energy- and water-efficient technologies for demanding applications, serving industries worldwide through continuous innovation, engineering expertise, and lifecycle customer support.

Job Summary

The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational safety and health programs to ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations, company standards, and industry best practices. The role supports manufacturing operations by identifying risks, implementing preventive controls, improving safety culture, and ensuring a safe workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant's Occupational Safety and Health Management System in accordance with company standards, ISO 45001 requirements, and applicable Malaysian legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, HIRARC studies, and job safety analyses to identify workplace hazards and implement effective corrective and preventive measures to eliminate or reduce risks.
• Establish and maintain safety programs related to machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety, working at heights, confined space entry, hot work, lifting operations, forklift safety, chemical management, ergonomics, personal protective equipment, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Responsible for coordinating workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments, ensuring that identified findings are tracked to closure within agreed timelines.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and occupational illnesses by applying structured root cause analysis methodologies and ensuring the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors. This includes new employee safety orientation, annual refresher training, toolbox talks, emergency response training, and specialized safety competency programs.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with requirements from DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities, insurance providers, and other regulatory bodies. The role will serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans, coordinate emergency drills, and ensure the readiness of emergency response teams and equipment throughout the facility.
• Support occupational health programs, including chemical health risk assessments, noise monitoring, industrial hygiene assessments, health surveillance programs, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting EHS performance metrics, identifying trends, and recommending improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and reduce operational risks.
• Active participate in plant improvement projects, equipment installations, automation projects, and facility modifications to ensure safety requirements are incorporated during the design and implementation stages.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management that contribute to the achievement of plant safety, operational, and business objectives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (Green Book) with DOSH Malaysia is an advantage
• Professional certifications such as ISO 45001 Internal Auditor, Certified Risk Assessor, Certified Ergonomics Assessor, First Aider, or Fire Warden certification will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of safety, health, and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication, assembly operations, machinery manufacturing, construction, heavy industry, HVAC equipment, cooling towers, or similar industrial operations will be highly advantageous.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities, managing contractors, conducting safety audits, and leading incident investigations is required.

Location: Nilai, Selangor