Safety Officer

SmartHire by SEEK; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 13-21 days

Transport allowance

Phone allowance

Overtime pay

Meal subsidy

Outpatient medical coverage

Wellness benefits

Job summary

FASTRAIN TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. in Perai, Penang, is seeking a Safety Officer to lead workplace Safety, Health and Environmental activities within a manufacturing facility.

The role will work with facility teams, contractors and authorities to strengthen safe operations and risk controls. You will develop policies, deliver training, perform audits, and oversee safety governance with authority to stop unsafe work and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of EHS or safety experience; fresh candidates may be considered based on fit.
• DOSH Green Book registration or certification highly valued.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 is beneficial for compliance.
• Strong ability to prepare, review and manage safety, health and environmental records and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for documentation and reporting.
• Independent working style with ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• English and Bahasa Malaysia required; Mandarin is an advantage for stakeholder communication.
• Malaysian citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance: develop, implement and review safety policies, procedures and process controls.
• Build safety awareness: deliver internal safety training and operator training during reviews.
• Audit and inspect operations: conduct safety audits, hazard analyses, inspections and investigations with clear reports.
• Coordinate regulatory matters: liaise with DOSH, DOE and authorities on SH&E issues.
• Manage safety governance: oversee Safety Committee and act as secretary for meetings.
• Control contractor compliance: monitor contractors, vendors and visitors for SH&E adherence.
• Oversee scheduled waste: manage labeling, storage, monitoring, records and reporting.
• Support facility reliability: work on utility systems and anticipate breakdowns affecting safety.
• Enforce safe operations: stop unsafe work, perform audits and issue corrective actions.

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/ Higher Diploma/ Graduate Diploma in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety or equivalent

Job description

Our client "FASTRAIN TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD." is seeking a Safety Officer to join their team! Based in Perai, Penang, this permanent, full-time, on-site opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of workplace Safety, Health and Environmental activities within a manufacturing facility. The role will work closely with facility teams, contractors and regulatory authorities to strengthen safe operations, compliance and risk controls.

What you'll be doing?

• Lead EHS compliance: Develop, implement and review facility Safety & Health policies and procedures, while supporting process controls that reduce occupational risks.
• Build safety awareness: Deliver internal safety training and support operator training as part of new product and machinery reviews.
• Audit and inspect operations: Conduct safety audits, hazard analyses, weekly inspections and investigations, and prepare clear reports for management review.
• Coordinate regulatory matters: Liaise with DOSH, DOE and other relevant government authorities on Safety, Health and Environmental matters.
• Manage safety governance: Oversee the Safety Committee and act as secretary for regular committee meetings.
• Control contractor compliance: Monitor contractors, subcontractors, vendors and visitors to help ensure adherence to Safety & Health procedures.
• Oversee scheduled waste: Manage packaging, labelling, storage, monitoring, record keeping and reporting for scheduled waste.
• Support facility reliability: Work with facility teams on utility systems and anticipate potential breakdowns that may affect safe operations.
• Enforce safe operations: Exercise the authority to stop unsafe work, conduct EHS audits and inspections, and issue corrective and preventive action requests where required.

Who are they looking for?

• Relevant qualification: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, or an equivalent field.
• EHS experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in Safety & Health, EHS or environmental compliance is preferred. Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply and may be considered based on overall fit.
• DOSH Green Book: DOSH Green Book registration or certification is highly valued for this role.
• ISO knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949 will support effective compliance and documentation.
• Documentation capability: Strong ability to prepare, review and manage safety, health and environmental records and reports.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint will support daily documentation and reporting.
• Independent working style: Able to work with minimal supervision while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Leadership and initiative: Self-motivated, proactive and able to contribute positively to safety outcomes across the facility.
• Language proficiency: English and Bahasa Malaysia are required for liaising with facility teams, contractors and regulatory authorities; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for stakeholder communication where needed.
• Work authorisation: Malaysian citizenship or permanent residency is required for this role.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Annual leave: 13–21 days of annual leave.
• Transport and phone support: transport and phone allowance, plus transport pay and claims.
• Additional work support: Overtime claims and a meal subsidy.
• Medical coverage: Outpatient medical coverage.
• Wellness benefits: Free medical check-up, dental and optical benefits.