Safety & Health Officer (SHO)

ENS Group; Tasek Gelugor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENS Group is seeking a dedicated Safety & Health Officer to ensure compliance with OSHA/OSH and DOSH requirements on construction sites in Penang. You will monitor activities, inspect for hazards, advise management, and maintain safety documentation while coordinating with subcontractors and authorities.

The ideal candidate holds the SHO Green Book, with 4–5 years of site safety experience, strong communication, and the ability to conduct regular inspections and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Registered SHO with Green Book, as required by Malaysian law.
• Relevant OSH, engineering, or construction-related qualification.
• 4–5 years of construction-site safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSH legislation and DOSH requirements.
• Good communication, reporting and coordination skills.
• Able to conduct regular site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA/OSH laws, DOSH requirements and project safety procedures.
• Monitor site activities and enforce approved safety measures.
• Advise Project Manager on safety and health matters.
• Maintain safety records, permits, and documentation.
• Coordinate emergency drills and incident investigations.
• Liaise with authorities and ensure statutory inspections are completed.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

Coordination

Education

SHO Green Book Holder

OS&H/Engineering qualification

Job description

Gelugor, Malaysia | Posted on 10/07/2026

To ensure that all construction activities are carried out safely and in compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements, DOSH regulations, approved safety procedures, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety & Health Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA/OSH legislation, DOSH requirements, project safety procedures and company policies.

Monitor site activities and ensure workers comply with approved safety requirements.

Advise the Project Manager and site management on safety and health matters.

2. Site Safety Monitoring

Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe practices and potential hazards.

Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Monitor high-risk activities such as working at height, excavation/trenching, lifting operations, hot works and confined-space activities.

Review and monitor HIRARC/JSA, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures.

Ensure control measures are properly implemented at site.

Participate in risk assessments for new or changed construction activities.

4. Safety Documentation & Reporting

Maintain proper safety records, inspection checklists, permits and relevant documentation.

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly safety reports.

Record and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences.

Recommend corrective actions and follow up on their closure.

Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.

Coordinate emergency drills and ensure emergency equipment is available and properly maintained.

Assist in managing emergencies, accidents and incidents at site.

6. Subcontractor & Worker Management

Monitor subcontractors' compliance with project safety requirements.

Ensure workers use appropriate PPE and follow approved safety procedures.

Stop unsafe work where necessary and immediately report serious safety violations to site management.

7. Authorities & Statutory Requirements

Liaise with DOSH/JKKP and other relevant authorities when required.

Ensure statutory inspections, notifications and submissions are carried out within the required timeframe.

Maintain records of statutory certificates, inspections and approvals.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Registered/competent Safety and Health Officer (SHO) Green Book Holder as required by Malaysian legislation

Relevant qualification in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction or related field.

Relevant 4 -5 years construction-site safety experience.

Good knowledge of Malaysian OSH legislation and DOSH requirements.

Good communication, reporting and coordination skills.

Able to work independently and conduct regular site inspections.

Experience in high-rise/building construction would be an advantage.