Safety & Health Officer

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd in Kulai, Johor, is seeking a Safety & Health Officer for a full-time role. You will develop, implement, and maintain OHS standards across the organisation, protecting workers and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will report to senior management and collaborate with all departments to foster a strong safety culture, while promoting wellbeing and continuous improvement in occupational health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Safety & Health or equivalent, or 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian OHS legislation including OSH Act 1994.
• Experience in risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of health and safety management systems and best practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to engage staff at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and health and safety software.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work under pressure and long hours.
• Fluency in English and Malay; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement ESH policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise ESH committees on environmental, safety and health matters.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and review updated regulations.
• Identify hazards and assess environmental aspects.
• Lead incidents investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote worker participation in safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with ESH policies and project manager instructions.
• Support QESHABMS objectives and risk-based thinking.
• Maintain records and communicate safety expectations.

Skills

OSH knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication skills

MS Office

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Long hours

Education

EHS degree/diploma

DOSH SHO registration

Equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Safety & Health Officer to join the team at Iswarabena Sdn Bhd. This is a full‑time position based in Kulai, Johor. As Safety & Health Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health and safety (OHS) standards across our organisation. This position is essential to protecting our workforce, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the company. You will report to senior management and work collaboratively with all departments to promote health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible to recommend & implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance to ESH legal requirements including customer and company’s requirements
• To advise the ESH committees related environmental, safety & health matters
• To communicate and liaison with relevant authorities
• To review and ensure the updated regulations by the authority are implemented
• To participate / lead the project team and staff to identify hazards, environmental aspects and the associated legal requirements
• To consult and encourage participation of workers and subcontractors for the feedback related to hazards and environmental aspects
• To carry out incident investigation and reporting to the relevant authority and management to initiate corrective and preventive actions
• To stop work for high potential risk or significant environmental aspects
• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health by the Project Manager identify and understand the ESH Policy & Objective at work place
• Ensuring that the way work is done in safe and does not affect others
• Complying with the laws, regulations of ESH at work place
• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health by the superior
• Promote the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking
• Ensuring that the QESHABMS achieves its intended results

What we're looking for

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Safety & Health or its Equivalent or minimum one year working experience in similar field or registered safety and health officer by DOSH
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH, or possess an equivalent recognised Occupational Safety and Health qualification
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian occupational health and safety legislation, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety management systems and best practices
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees at all organisational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and health and safety management software
• Excellent organisational and record‑keeping abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Fluency in English and Malay is essential; additional languages are advantageous

Preferred experience

• Experience in audit and compliance activities with external regulatory bodies
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability initiatives
• Experience developing and delivering health and safety training programmes
• Knowledge of emergency response and business continuity planning

What we offer

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our benefits include career progression pathways within the organisation, access to professional development and training opportunities to enhance your OHS expertise. We foster a collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are valued and recognised. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and actively support continuous improvement in occupational health and safety practices. We welcome flexible working arrangements where appropriate and encourage a healthy work‑life balance.

About us

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Kota Tinggi, Johor. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health and safety across all our operations. Our mission is to create a workplace where every employee returns home safely each day. We believe that strong health and safety practices are integral to our business success and organisational values. We are dedicated to fostering a positive safety culture, investing in our people, and continuously improving our operational standards.

ISWARABENA SDN. BHD. was in-cooperated on the 10th December 1997.

It was leaded by the Director since year 2007 that had more than 30 years experience in construction line.

He had vast experiences in construction work ranging from road work, infrastructure, and construction of bridges, buildings, schools for both government and private sectors throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Hundreds of projects were completed throughout whole Malaysia under his supervision.

Backing by a team of well experienced, dedicated, qualified both in technical and skill competent staff and management team, the company is committed to give and provide a good services and quality products to its clients.

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd We are a well established construction company and have more than 30 years experience in construction of bridges ,road works, buildings, schools for government and private sector throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak.

We urgently require suitable candidates to fill up the following position in the company.

ISWARABENA SDN. BHD. was in-cooperated on the 10th December 1997.

It was leaded by the Director since year 2007 that had more than 30 years experience in construction line.

He had vast experiences in construction work ranging from road work, infrastructure, and construction of bridges, buildings, schools for both government and private sectors throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Hundreds of projects were completed throughout whole Malaysia under his supervision.

Backing by a team of well experienced, dedicated, qualified both in technical and skill competent staff and management team, the company is committed to give and provide a good services and quality products to its clients.

Iswarabena Sdn Bhd We are a well established construction company and have more than