Site Safety Officer / EHS Engineer

EVERGRAND ELECTRONIC SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERGRAND ELECTRONIC SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. seeks a Site Safety Officer (SSO) / EHS Engineer to implement and manage comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment programs at construction and engineering project sites in Malaysia, with a focus on semiconductor and M&E environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements (OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, DOSH, CIDB) and the ability to enforce compliance across all stakeholders, including contractors and clients.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of site safety experience in construction, M&E, or semiconductor projects.
• Malaysia-recognized safety qualification: Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) – Yellow Book (DOSH).
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian safety regulations, risk assessment, hazard identification, and emergency response.
• Willing to travel and be stationed at project sites based on operational needs.
• Proficient in Mandarin, English, and Malay (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce EHS policies, safety management systems, and safe work procedures.
• Prepare safety-related documents including Safety Work Method Statements, Emergency Response Plans, HIRARC, and other statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1994, Factories and Machinery Act 1967, USECHH 2000, DOSH, CIDB rules, and client safety standards.
• Conduct EHS training, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and safety inductions for new workers.
• Lead safety promotion activities and ensure PPE is properly issued, used, and documented.
• Conduct daily site safety patrols, identify hazards, stop unsafe acts, and ensure corrective measures are taken.
• Issue Safety Rectification Notices for major hazards and ensure timely close-out.
• Maintain complete and accurate EHS documentation including daily safety logs, safety diaries, weekly & monthly safety reports, HIRARC & JHA records, and incident/accident reports.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, and subcontractors on all safety requirements.
• Develop targeted emergency response plans and conduct periodic drills (fire, evacuation, rescue).

Skills

EHS compliance

Safety management

Hazard identification

Emergency response

Multilingual: Mandarin/English/Malay

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) – Yellow Book (DOSH)

Job description

We are seeking a Site Safety Officer (SSO) / EHS Engineer to implement and manage comprehensive workplace Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) programs at our construction and engineering project sites, particularly within semiconductor and M&E environments. The role requires strong knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements (OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, DOSH, CIDB) and the ability to enforce compliance across all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Implement and enforce EHS policies, safety management systems, and safe work procedures

Prepare safety-related documents including Safety Work Method Statements, Emergency Response Plans, HIRARC, and other statutory submissions

Ensure compliance with OSHA 1994, Factories and Machinery Act 1967, USECHH 2000, DOSH, CIDB rules, and client safety standards

Conduct EHS training, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and safety inductions for new workers

Lead safety promotion activities and ensure PPE is properly issued, used, and documented

Conduct daily site safety patrols, identify hazards, stop unsafe acts, and ensure corrective measures are taken

Issue Safety Rectification Notices for major hazards and ensure timely close-out

Maintain complete and accurate EHS documentation including daily safety logs, safety diaries, weekly & monthly safety reports, HIRARC & JHA records, and incident/accident reports

Coordinate with clients, main contractors, and subcontractors on all safety requirements

Develop targeted emergency response plans and conduct periodic drills (fire, evacuation, rescue)

About you

1–3 years of relevant site safety experience, preferably in construction, M&E, or semiconductor projects

Must hold a Malaysia-recognized safety qualification, specifically Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) – Yellow Book (DOSH)

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field

Strong understanding of Malaysian safety regulations, including risk assessment, hazard identification, accident prevention, and emergency response

Hands-on experience in site safety patrols, hazard identification, and corrective action implementation

Proficient in Mandarin, English, and Malay (written & spoken). Mandarin is essential for communicating with Mandarin-speaking clients and subcontractors

Proactive, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on-site

Willing to travel and be stationed at project sites based on operational needs