Safety & Quality Engineer — On-Site Compliance & Training

TEL Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Malaysia is seeking a Safety Coordinator to drive safety excellence across engineering sites in Malaysia. The role requires coordinating training, risk assessments, and compliance while leading investigations and preventive actions to protect personnel and assets.

You will conduct TBTs, SMBWA, and BBSO for high‑risk activities, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. Strong English and local regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Safety/Health, or related field.
• Experience: Safety and quality coordination in engineering, construction, or technical services environments; semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of OSH Act 1994, DOSH requirements, CIDB/construction requirements where applicable.
• Analytical Skills: Able to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Data & Reporting: Able to collect qualitative/quantitative safety data and produce clear management reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineering team members are trained and competent before starting work at client sites.
• Participate in and enforce daily Toolbox Talks (TBT) at all active worksites.
• Verify all tasks have appropriate risk assessments, including RA, JHA, PTP, and SWP.
• Conduct regular Safety Management by Walking Around (SMBWA) to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts during work execution.
• Identify, document, and promote Good Catches across the engineering team.
• Conduct Behaviour‑Based Safety Observations (BBSO) for high‑risk tasks (e.g., installation, commissioning, repair, and semiconductor equipment service).
• Identify and correct normalized deviant behaviour, where hazards are treated as acceptable, and ensure timely remedial actions.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative safety data to enable effective CAPA.
• Prepare daily and regular safety reports for management review, including trends, key concerns, challenges, and recommendations.
• Lead or support investigations for injuries, near‑misses, equipment damage, or quality failures.
• Develop, track, and close preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training for engineering personnel, including induction, high‑risk work training, practical/equipment‑specific training, and client‑site requirements as needed.
• Develop new training materials as needed, including e‑learning, presentations, and practical assessments.
• Support regulatory and compliance training, particularly for construction‑area work where certifications are required.
• Maintain training records and competency documentation.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Safety/Health

Tools

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment tools

Job description

TEL Malaysia is seeking a Safety Coordinator to drive safety excellence across engineering sites in Malaysia. The role requires coordinating training, risk assessments, and compliance while leading investigations and preventive actions to protect personnel and assets.

You will conduct TBTs, SMBWA, and BBSO for high‑risk activities, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. Strong English and local regulatory knowledge are essential.