Safety Officer jobs in Malaysia

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• Implement and maintain Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) and Environmental Management Systems at project sites.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor Project Safety Plans in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
• Advise, coordinate, and work closely with the Operations team on all safety, health, and environmental matters to maintain a high level of safety performance.
• Discharge duties in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994), Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA), Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (FMA), and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, client requirements, and company safety rules and procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory and statutory bodies including DOSH (JKKP), CIDB, NIOSH, BOMBA, and other relevant authorities on safety compliance matters.
• Establish, implement, and maintain HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control) and overall risk management systems.
• Organise and promote EHS activities, safety campaigns, and awareness programmes at site level.
• Conduct and enforce safety training, toolbox talks, briefings, and safety promotion programmes.
• Measure, monitor, and report WSH performance, safety statistics, trends, and key safety objectives.
• Establish, implement, and maintain Emergency Preparedness & Response Plans, Occupational Health Programmes, Permit-to-Work Systems, and other related safety programmes.
• Oversee and lead the Safety team and subcontractors in the implementation of company safety systems at project sites.
• Maintain proper WSHE documentation, administrative systems, and records.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs, prepare reports, and ensure follow-up corrective actions.
• Be prepared to stop work or notify the Operations team in the event of any WSHE non-compliance or unsafe conditions.
• Lead and assist in incident, accident, near-miss, and dangerous occurrence investigations, including reporting and recommending preventive measures.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, consultants, developers, authorities, and external agencies on safety-related matters.
• Facilitate and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with Department of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) – Green Book holder.
• Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) with valid DOSH Yellow Book registration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an EHS-related role, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or engineering industries.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FMA, EQA, and other Malaysian safety regulations and standards.
• Candidates with environmental-related certifications will have an added advantage.
• Willing to travel and must possess own transport.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong teamwork, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and project-based EHS best practices, legal requirements, and hazard management.
• Proven track record in supporting and advising medium-sized and complex projects.
• Ability to make sound decisions, work independently, and set safety standards.
• Demonstrated capability in managing safety programmes and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.