Senior EHS Engineer: Lead Safety & Compliance at Scale

Micron Technology; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Penang is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead safety programs and ensure compliance with Micron’s EHS standards, Malaysian laws, and global certifications.

The role involves coordinating contractor EHS activities, conducting risk assessments, investigations, and audits while driving continuous improvement through data analytics and AI-enabled safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Experience in occupational safety, contractor safety, and semiconductor/ manufacturing EHS.
• Registration as Safety and Health Officer with DOSH is desirable.
• Knowledge of high-risk activities, permit-to-work, and risk assessment.
• Experience in incident investigations and EHS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support occupational safety programs across manufacturing, facilities, and external locations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, Gemba walks, and compliance assessments.
• Manage contractor EHS prequalification, onboarding, training, and monitoring.
• Assess contractors' EHS plans, JHAs, method statements, and safe work procedures.
• Manage permit-to-work for high-risk activities including work at height, confined spaces, lifting, and electrical work.
• Conduct field verification and exercise Stop Work authority when risks are unacceptable.
• Lead EHS risk assessments for site operations, projects, and changes.
• Investigate injuries, near misses, and high-potential events with root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate global EHS alerts, lessons learned, and site preventive measures.
• Review equipment, controls, and layouts for EHS compliance and readiness.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and safety communications.
• Audit compliance with Malaysian EHS laws and liaison with DOSH, BOMBA, and others.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and contractor safety orientation.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS performance and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement with data analytics and digitalization.

Skills

Occupational safety

Contractor management

EHS data analytics

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Communication & collaboration

AI proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OSH/Environmental Health

Tools

ISO 14001/45001 auditing

Risk assessment methods

Job description

Micron Penang is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead safety programs and ensure compliance with Micron’s EHS standards, Malaysian laws, and global certifications.

The role involves coordinating contractor EHS activities, conducting risk assessments, investigations, and audits while driving continuous improvement through data analytics and AI-enabled safety initiatives.