EHS Safety & Health Officer

Work Location: Senai, Johor

Monthly Salary: RM 4,000 - RM 8,000 + GreenBook & CePSWaM Allowance

Job Purpose

The EHS Safety & Health Officer is responsible for executing, auditing, and maintaining workplace safety, health, environmental, and energy management systems at our E&E and semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility. This role ensures flawless compliance with local Malaysian statutory laws, ISO frameworks, and the labor, ethics, environmental, and health/safety requirements outlined in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

1. Occupational Health & Medical Surveillance Programs

• Establish and oversee the annual Medical Surveillance program in compliance with the OSHA (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulations (USECHH) 2000.
• Coordinate with DOSH-registered Occupational Health Physicians (OHP) to conduct statutory health screenings for workers exposed to hazards in the frame shop, chemical cleaning, and powder coating lines.
• Manage health monitoring parameters specifically linked to site hazards, including baseline and annual audiometric testing for noise-exposed workers (grinding shop), and targeted biological monitoring or physical exams for those handling powder coating particulates and cleaning solvents.
• Maintain confidential medical surveillance records according to statutory timelines and track fitness-for-work certifications for operations personnel.

2. Malaysian Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 / (Amendment) 2022 and the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) 1967.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOSH (JKKP) and DOE (JAS) during site inspections and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and submit all statutory reports, including JKKP 5, JKKP 6, JKKP 7, and CHRA reports on time.

3. Competent Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM)

• Act as the site's Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM) under Section 49A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
• Manage the generation, labeling, storage, and disposal of scheduled wastes resulting from welding, cleaning, and chemical powder coating lines (e.g., spent solvents, paint sludge, contaminated rags).
• Maintain accurate Electronic Scheduled Waste Information System (eSWIS) logs and coordinate with DOE-licensed concessionaires for waste collection.

4. Integrated Management Systems & Auditing (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001)

• Act as Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 50001:2018.
• Maintain, update, and review all documentation, manuals, and procedures across all three standards.
• Coordinate external certification audits and ensure zero major non-conformances.
• Drive energy reduction initiatives and environmental sustainability programs to meet ISO 50001 targets.

5. Operational Risk Management & Heavy Fabrications Shop Safety

• Conduct comprehensive HIRARC and Chemical Health Risk Assessments (CHRA) specifically for heavy machinery assembly, high-heat welding, precision grinding, chemical cleaning, and powder coating ovens.
• Overhaul and enforce the Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk operations, including hot work, compressed gas handling, and confined space entry.
• Implement engineering and administrative controls for flash eye protection, localized exhaust ventilation (LEV) monitoring, particulate control, ergonomic heavy lifting, and noise pollution from grinding activities.

6. RBA & Corporate Sustainability Compliance

• Implement and uphold the latest RBA Code of Conduct standards across all facility lines.
• Lead preparation efforts for upcoming RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits.
• Manage corrective action plans (CAPA) to close any gaps identified during RBA or corporate customer assessments.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related science field.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with a valid DOSH Green Book registration.
• Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM) competency certified by EiMAS / DOE Malaysia.
• Certified Internal Auditor status for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
• Formal RBA Lead Auditor or Awareness training certification is highly preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience inside a global electronic/semiconductor manufacturing or industrial equipment assembly MNC.
• Proven track record of coordinating RBA VAP audits and driving corporate industrial hygiene programs.
• Hands-on safety experience governing heavy fabrication workshops involving welding metallurgy, mechanical grinding, surface treatment chemistry, and electrostatic powder coating.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia to effectively lead employee training sessions and present metrics to corporate global stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• RBA VAP Score: Maintain a high audit tier (Silver/Gold recognition status).
• Medical Surveillance: 100% on-time compliance for eligible employee health screenings and zero overdue actions from OHP reports.
• Audit Readiness: 100% on-time completion of annual internal audits for ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
• DOE & DOSH Compliance: Zero major non-compliance penalties, compound fines, or Stop-Work Orders under EQA 1974 or OSHA 1994.