Site Safety Supervisor

ECCAZ SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCAZ SDN. BHD. is seeking a Site Safety Supervisor to implement SHET plans, oversee safety at multiple worksites in Kuching. You will conduct inspections and enforce safety requirements.

You must hold DOSH/JKKP SSS registration and a relevant diploma; additional certifications are a plus. Willingness to travel and work extended hours is required.

Strong communication and coordination skills, and proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid DOSH/JKKP Site Safety Supervisor registration is mandatory.
• Diploma or equivalent in OSH/engineering/architecture/construction or related field.
• Additional certifications such as CIDB, First Aid, Working at Height, lifting/rigging or traffic management are an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant construction-site safety experience; infrastructure/rail/road exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of the OSH Act 1994 and Construction Work Regulations 2024.

Responsibilities

• Implement SHET plan, policies, procedures and statutory safety requirements at all assigned worksites.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety surveillance; identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure timely corrective action.
• Exercise stop-work authority where there is imminent danger, serious non-compliance or inadequate control of high-risk activities.
• Verify that PTW, JSA/HIRARC requirements and toolbox talks are understood and implemented.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as lifting, working at height, excavation, electrical work, hot work, confined space, and traffic management.
• Ensure workers/subcontractors comply with site induction, competency, PPE, access-control and project safety requirements.
• Report and record unsafe acts/conditions, near misses, incidents and NCRs; support investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with supervisors, contractors and client representatives on safety matters and issue resolution.
• Maintain SHET records including inspections, PTW, toolbox talks, training/competency, equipment certification, NCR/SWO and corrective actions.
• Participate in emergency drills and provide regular safety updates to the Manager, SHET.
• Possess a valid driving license and be willing to travel between project locations within the Kuching/KUTS work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Enforcement

Education

Diploma in OSH/Engineering/Architecture/Construction

Job description

Implementing the Project SHET Plan, policies, procedures and statutory safety requirements at all assigned worksites.

Conduct daily site inspections and safety surveillance across active work fronts; identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure timely corrective action.

Exercise stop-work/intervention authority where there is imminent danger, serious non-compliance or inadequate control of high‑risk activities.

Verify that approved JSA/HIRARC, Method Statements, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements and toolbox briefings are understood and implemented before and during work.

Monitor high‑risk activities including lifting, working at height, excavation, electrical work, hot work, confined space, temporary traffic management and mobile plant operations.

Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with site induction, competency/authorisation, PPE, access‑control and project safety requirements.

Report and record unsafe acts/conditions, near misses, incidents and non‑conformances; support investigations, corrective actions and close‑out verification.

Coordinate with construction supervisors, contractors, package teams and client representatives on site safety matters and resolution of safety issues.

Maintain accurate SHET records including inspections, PTW, toolbox talks, training/competency, equipment certification, observations, NCR/SWO and corrective‑action tracking.

Participate in emergency preparedness, drills and emergency response, and provide regular site safety updates/reports to the Manager, SHET.

Requirements:

Valid registration with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JKKP) Malaysia as a Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) is mandatory.

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Architecture, Construction or another engineering‑related discipline, or other qualification meeting current DOSH/JKKP SSS registration criteria.

Additional relevant certifications such as CIDB, First Aid, Working at Height, lifting/rigging or traffic‑management training are an advantage

Minimum 2 years of relevant construction‑site safety experience; infrastructure, rail, road, depot or urban‑transit project experience is preferred.

Working knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), applicable amendments/regulations, OSH (Construction Work) (Design and Management) Regulations 2024, and relevant project/client requirements.

Hands‑on competency in site inspection, JSA/HIRARC, PTW, toolbox talks, incident reporting/investigation and corrective‑action follow‑up.

Able to work independently and provide effective coverage across multiple concurrent worksites/work fronts, including extended or irregular hours when operationally required.

Good communication, coordination and enforcement skills, with the confidence to intervene on unsafe work while maintaining constructive working relationships.

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English; computer literate in MS Office/Google Workspace and able to use digital SHET reporting systems.

Possess a valid driving license and be willing to travel between project locations within the Kuching/KUTS work area.