Sustainability Engineer: Data-Driven Climate Action

MVC Resources; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources seeks a Sustainability Engineer in Malaysia to bridge corporate strategy with plant operations, driving data-driven compliance and ambitious carbon footprint reduction initiatives. You will lead data governance, coordinate environmental initiatives, and collaborate with sites to develop actionable roadmaps across the Group of companies.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in sustainability, strong Mandarin/English/Bahasa Malaysia proficiency, and readiness to travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or a related Sustainability field.
• 2–3 years of proven experience in the environmental or sustainability sector; fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Deep familiarity with local and international environmental standards, with focus on Climate Change, Pollution Control, and Resource Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia for technical reporting; Mandarin proficiency is a significant advantage.
• Willingness to travel to various sites; advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Monitoring: Plan and oversee sustainability management activities across the Group of companies to align with corporate goals.
• Data Governance: Lead collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative sustainability data to support transparent reporting.
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct site assessments to identify gaps and advise on corrective actions for regulatory compliance.
• Operational Integration: Collaborate with plant operation teams to develop and execute sustainability roadmaps.
• Environmental Conservation: Drive improvements in water security, air pollution control, recycling, and waste reduction.
• Research & Innovation: Identify areas such as renewable energy, climate change, and carbon footprint optimization.
• Social Impact & Advocacy: Analyze human impact on the environment and advise on social impact requirements.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Advise internal policymakers on environmental best practices and global standards.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Analytical mindset

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies

Master’s in Environmental Engineering

Related Sustainability field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MVC Resources seeks a Sustainability Engineer in Malaysia to bridge corporate strategy with plant operations, driving data-driven compliance and ambitious carbon footprint reduction initiatives. You will lead data governance, coordinate environmental initiatives, and collaborate with sites to develop actionable roadmaps across the Group of companies.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in sustainability, strong Mandarin/English/Bahasa Malaysia proficiency, and readiness to travel to multiple sites.