Senior Executive, HSSE Program Management (Kuala Lumpur)

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an HSSE professional to manage and monitor the implementation of health, safety, security and environment programmes, policies and minimum mandatory requirements across the organisation.

You will lead safety culture initiatives, coordinate HSSEQ training, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration. A proactive, team‑oriented approach is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in HSSE, occupational health & safety, programme management or a related area.
• Good knowledge of HSE management systems, OSH legislation, occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Experience or knowledge in HSSE programmes, contractor management, safety culture and BBS.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Professional certifications such as SHO, NEBOSH, IOSH or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the implementation of HSSE programmes, frameworks, policies and minimum mandatory requirements across the organisation.
• Monitor contractor HSSE compliance and performance, identify gaps and drive appropriate corrective and improvement actions.
• Develop and implement Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) and safety culture initiatives to strengthen employee and contractor engagement and accountability.
• Develop and coordinate HSSEQ training, competency assessments and learning programmes to address capability and competency gaps.
• Lead employee health and well-being programmes, including mental health, psychosocial risk management, physical wellness and health promotion initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate health promotion and NCD prevention programmes, including health screening, vaccination and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Support the implementation of the Occupational Health Management System (OHMS), occupational health and hygiene programmes, health risk assessments and preventive measures.
• Coordinate medical emergency preparedness, including first aid readiness, facilities, equipment and emergency response arrangements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the implementation of HSSE programmes, frameworks, policies and minimum mandatory requirements across the organisation.
• Monitor contractor HSSE compliance and performance, identify gaps and drive appropriate corrective and improvement actions.
• Develop and implement Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) and safety culture initiatives to strengthen employee and contractor engagement and accountability.
• Develop and coordinate HSSEQ training, competency assessments and learning programmes to address capability and competency gaps.
• Lead employee health and well-being programmes, including mental health, psychosocial risk management, physical wellness and health promotion initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate health promotion and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention programmes, including health screening, vaccination and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Support the implementation of the Occupational Health Management System (OHMS), occupational health and hygiene programmes, health risk assessments and preventive measures.
• Coordinate medical emergency preparedness, including first aid readiness, facilities, equipment and emergency response arrangements.
• Analyse HSSE performance data, audits, inspections and trends to provide management insights and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and digitalisation.
• Provide HSSE subject matter expertise and support HSSEQ governance, regulatory compliance and other HSSE-related programmes, projects and initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in HSSE, occupational health & safety, programme management or a related area.
• Good knowledge of HSE management systems, OSH legislation, occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Experience or knowledge in HSSE programmes, contractor management, safety culture and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS).
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Professional certifications such as SHO, NEBOSH, IOSH or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor are an advantage. Knowledge or qualifications in psychology, mental health or employee well-being will be an added advantage.