Senior EHS Engineer

Halo-Industries,-Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive leave benefits

Medical benefits

Group life and personal accident

Allowances

Performance-based bonus

Statutory EPF, SOCSO, EIS

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Halo Industries in Malaysia is seeking a Senior/Staff EHS Engineer to implement and maintain Environmental, Health and Safety programs at our semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role requires close collaboration with Facilities, Manufacturing, Process & Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and regulatory authorities.

You will support regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, licenses, and corrective actions while managing chemical safety, wastewater, air emissions, and emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Malaysian DOSH, DOE, chemical, scheduled waste, wastewater, and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience in HIRARC, CHRA/USECHH, environmental management, incident investigation, and contractor safety.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian EHS laws, regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Coordinate with DOSH/JKKP, DOE/JAS, BOMBA, and other authorities.
• Support regulatory submissions, inspections, licenses, registrations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS legal registers, records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Manage chemical inventory, SDS, labeling, storage, compatibility, and handling.
• Support CHRA / USECHH requirements and chemical exposure control.
• Assess risks for chemicals, process gases, delivery systems, and storage.
• Ensure engineering controls, PPE, emergency equipment, and spill response arrangements.
• Implement environmental programs for wastewater, waste, air, and storms.
• Support DOE requirements, environmental monitoring, inspections, and submissions.
• Coordinate wastewater sampling and lab testing.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, safety audits, and monitoring.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, spills, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Participate in EHS reviews for new equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Review hazards for high voltage, gases, lasers, radiation, robotics, etc.
• Review safety documentation, EWS, interlocks, PPE, and procedures.
• Manage Permit-to-Work and high-risk activities (LOTO, hot work, confined space, etc).
• Review contractor risk assessments, permits, and competency.
• Conduct contractor orientation and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and drills.
• Support planning for fire, spills, toxic gas, environmental incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem-solving

Independent work

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Job description

The Company

Halo Industries has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

The Senior/Staff EHS Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs for HALO Industries' semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

The role will support the site through construction, equipment installation, production qualification, ramp-up, and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable Malaysian EHS regulations and company requirements.

The position will work closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Role and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian EHS laws, regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Coordinate with DOSH/JKKP, DOE/JAS, BOMBA, and other relevant authorities.
• Support regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, licenses, registrations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS legal registers, records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Chemical & Process Safety

• Manage the site chemical management program, including chemical inventory, SDS, labeling, storage, compatibility, and handling.
• Support CHRA / USECHH requirements and chemical exposure control.
• Assess risks associated with semiconductor chemicals, process gases, chemical delivery systems, and chemical storage.
• Ensure appropriate engineering controls, PPE, emergency equipment, and chemical spill response arrangements.

Environmental Management

• Implement environmental management programs covering wastewater, scheduled waste, air emissions, sewage, stormwater, and chemical spills.
• Support DOE requirements, environmental monitoring, inspections, audits, and submissions.
• Manage scheduled waste identification, storage, labeling, inventory, disposal, and applicable eSWIS records.
• Coordinate with approved waste contractors and environmental laboratories.
• Support the operation and compliance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Scrubber system.
• Coordinate wastewater sampling, laboratory testing, and analysis.

Workplace Safety & Industrial Hygiene

• Conduct workplace inspections, HIRARC/risk assessments, safety audits, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Support control of chemical exposure, noise, heat, dust, and other occupational hazards.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, chemical spills, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform root cause analysis and track corrective/preventive actions.

Equipment & Facility Safety

• Participate in EHS reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility systems.
• Review hazards associated with high voltage, compressed/toxic gases, chemicals, pressure/vacuum systems, lasers, radiation/X-ray equipment, robotics, and automated equipment, where applicable.
• Review equipment safety documentation, emergency shutdown systems, interlocks, PPE, and safety procedures.

Permit & Contractor Safety

• Manage or support Permit-to-Work and high-risk activities including LOTO, hot work, confined space, working at height, electrical work, chemical handling, lifting, and line breaking.
• Review contractor risk assessments, method statements, permits, and competency requirements.
• Conduct contractor orientation, inspections, and performance monitoring.

Emergency Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and conduct emergency drills.
• Support response planning for fire, chemical spills, toxic gas release, chemical exposure, environmental incidents, and other emergencies.
• Maintain emergency response equipment, spill kits, eyewash/shower stations, PPE, and emergency signage.

Facility Construction & Startup

• Participate in EHS design reviews for facility and process systems.
• Monitor construction and equipment installation activities from an EHS perspective.
• Support regulatory approvals, inspections, and EHS readiness reviews.
• Establish EHS procedures, SOPs, emergency plans, inspection programs, and training before production startup.
• Support production qualification and manufacturing ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant EHS experience in manufacturing, with preferred exposure to semiconductor or high-tech environments. Candidates with under 5 years will be evaluated if holding core competencies outlined in preferred qualification.
• Knowledge of Malaysian DOSH, DOE, chemical, scheduled waste, wastewater, and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience in HIRARC, CHRA/USECHH, environmental management, incident investigation, and contractor safety.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Book holder registered with DOSH/JKKP.
• Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM).
• Certified Radiation Protective Officer (RPO), where applicable.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, facility startup, equipment installation, production qualification, and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Experience managing chemical safety, wastewater treatment, scheduled waste, environmental monitoring, and emergency response programs.
• Familiarity with radiation, laser, toxic gas, high-voltage, and other semiconductor process hazards.

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Comprehensive leave benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, hospitalization leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, and other applicable statutory leave entitlements.
• Medical benefits in accordance with company policy.
• Group life and personal accident benefits.
• Allowances provided in accordance with company policy and eligibility.
• Performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and eligibility.
• Statutory EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment.