EHS Engineer

Location:

Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

We are looking for EHS engineer who responsible for driving EHS compliance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring adherence to regulatory, corporate, and RBA requirements.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Provide EHS technical advice and oversee EHS management at VAT plant
• Monitor progress against established KPIs and targets and support the plant in meeting the goals and targets in sustainability and EHS
• Monitor legal compliance tracking and update latest changes accordingly
• Develop strategies and plans to roll-out corporate policies and procedures and support the plant in the implementation
• Assure compliance to internal EHS policies and applicable local regulations through site visits, inspections and conduct EHS (ISO14001 and ISO45001) annual audits
• Develop and deliver EHS training, education and awareness in support of policies and/or initiatives where applicable within the business
• Monitor and interpret applicable and emerging EHS regulatory changes in country and develop appropriate strategies for implementation
• Represent the company in external business interests and positions through organizational networking, building relationships with appropriate regulatory agencies, industry, etc
• Benchmark EHS performance with the industry and recommend improvements to raise the standards
• Lead in major incident investigations including but not limited to injuries, environmental releases, fires, and explosions and recommend appropriate preventive actions
• Communicate and share lessons from EHS incidents that impact on company operations in a timely, thorough, and effective manner
• Responsible for EHS talent management and mentoring, EHS development programs, goal setting, performance appraisals, and succession planning
• Coordinator for 6S training and audit
• Perform internal audit for environmental and safety
• Provide ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) data to the stakeholders
  
  

Responsible As RBA Core Team Member

• Understand, assess, implement, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and the RBA Code of Conduct within assigned functional areas.
• Develop, implement, and maintain necessary changes to policies, programs, processes, training, reporting, and disclosures as needed to be in legal compliance, customer compliance, and RBA Code of Conduct conformance.
• Support internal & external audits, customer audits, training, awareness programs, and continuous improvement initiatives related to RBA requirements.
  
  

Minimum Qualification

Key Competencies and Skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or equivalent,
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, in a manufacturing environment with strong operations process concepts, leadership, writing and communication skills, concepts and methodologies of Environment Management System.
• Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 (EHS Management System) with at least 5 years working experience in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge: Excellent knowledge in understanding EHS acts, rules and regulations.
  
  

Preffered Qualification

• Competent Person in scheduled waste management and IETS operation as added advantage.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer with DOSH.
• ISO14001/ISO45001 internal auditor.
  
  

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.