Job Description
Wood is recruiting for an EHS Supervisor to join its Malaysia Business Unit, supporting the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects. The role will operate as part of the Onsite Owner's Representative team, providing daily safety oversight and ensuring strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards across all work fronts.
The Role
The EHS Supervisor will act as the Owner's Representative on site, responsible for monitoring contractor compliance, conducting inspections, and enforcing EHS protocols. This role ensures safe execution of construction activities by verifying risk controls, supporting incident prevention, and promoting a proactive safety culture in a fast-track, mission-critical environment.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Field Safety Oversight
- Conduct daily site walks, toolbox observations, and task-based risk assessments
- Verify implementation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), permits to work, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Monitor high-risk activities (working at height, lifting operations, hot works, confined space) and ensure controls are in place
Compliance, Audits & Reporting
- Perform routine EHS inspections and audits; document findings and corrective actions
- Track EHS KPIs and contribute to weekly/monthly reporting for Owner review
- Support readiness for regulatory inspections and maintain complete records
Incident Prevention & Response
- Coach crews on hazard identification and near-miss reporting; reinforce stop-work authority
- Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Maintain incident logs and verify closure of actions
Training & Safety Culture
- Support delivery of inductions, daily briefings, and targeted EHS training
- Promote proactive safety behaviors and visible leadership in the field
- Coordinate with GC and subcontractors to ensure consistent safety messaging
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with the Owner, EHS Manager, General Contractor, and subcontractors to resolve EHS issues promptly
- Participate in daily/weekly coordination meetings and provide clear updates on risks and actions
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 710 years of site-based EHS experience on large construction or industrial projects
- Holds a valid Safety & Health Officer (SHO) / Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) certification
- Experience within mission-critical/data centre environments is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, high-risk activity controls, and audit practices
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence behaviors and drive corrective actions
Key Skills
- Field EHS Supervision & Risk Assessment
- Compliance Auditing & Non-Conformance Management
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Permit-to-Work, LOTO & High-Risk Activity Controls
- Training, Induction & Safety Culture Enablement
- Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
