Senior Executive - Environmental, Safety & Health

Coway; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental solutions company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Executive for Environmental, Safety & Health. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing waste segregation and disposal, conducting environmental monitoring, and supporting the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and relevant certifications, alongside 3-5 years of experience in environmental management. Strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Safety and Health or equivalent.
• Valid certification Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management-CePSWAM.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial relations or related.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company policies.
• Conduct environment monitoring and coordinate with laboratories.
• Manage waste segregation and disposal programs to minimize impact.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Safety and Health

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Senior Executive - Environmental, Safety & Health

Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, regulation and company policies.

Conduct environment monitoring (air,water,noise and waste) and coordinate with external laboratories or regulatory bodies.

Manage waste segregation, disposal, record and recycling program to minimize environmental impact.

Represent the company to external regulators (e.g., DOE, EMAS).

Review regulatory changes and update policies accordingly.

Attend official meetings, inspections and audits.

Submit formal correspondences and ensure statutory obligations are met.

Escalate and advise management on critical issues from regulators.

Develop and implement Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and procedure aligned with ISO 14001 standards.

Develop environmental training modules and annual safety campaigns.

Ensure company-wide awareness and understanding.

Ensure master record of all safety compliance documents and forms.

Responsible for investigating any incident that may cause or has caused, an adverse impact on the environment.

Create a company and user account in the ESWIS portal.

Record scheduled waste generation, storage and disposal details.

Submit monthly or quarterly waste reports through the system.

Ensure all information entered matches DOE requirements and actual operations.

Support the HSE team in implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (ISO 45001).

Assist in conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments.

Participate in emergency response planning, drills and safety campaigns.

Support HSE data reporting, performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsible for overseeing the safe handling, storage and usage of chemicals within the workplace includes maintaining an updated chemical inventory, ensuring Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) are available, and verifying that all chemical-related activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal HSE procedures.

Requirements

At least Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Safety and Health or equivalent.

Possess valid certification Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management-CePSWAM from the Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia.

Green Book Holder is an added advantages.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial relations or related.

Knowledgeable related to Environmental Quality Act.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in environmental management.

Experience with ISO45001, ISO 14001, ISO 90001 implementation.

Strong presentation and communication skills.