Safety Specialist

JOB Description of Safety Specialist

Compliance & Standards

Ensure LPs (Lease Provider) and GCs (General Contractor) comply with Microsoft Safety Policy and national safety standards.

Conduct EHS inspections to verify compliance with Microsoft standards and local regulations.

Assess LP (Lease Provider) and GC (General Contractor) EHS resource competency levels.

Evaluate Safety Management System (SMS) effectiveness, including:

Inspection programs

Permit-to-Work (PTW) compliance

Method Statement & Risk Assessment (MRSA) adequacy

Logistics planning

Training effectiveness

Subcontractor management processes

Validate audit review quality and closure of findings

Construction Safety Management

Enhance and improve existing safety management procedures through visible on-site presence and active participation in day-to-day Health & Safety activities.

Work collaboratively and positively support the appointed General Contractor (GC) or Lease Provider (LP).

Data & Reporting

Consolidate and upload Project EHS data and documentation into Microsoft systems for compliance reporting

Culture Leadership

Influence GC and LP teams to create a positive hazard reporting culture and encourage Stop Work Authority.

Act as a trusted advisor to promote proactive safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Active Engagement

Participate in all aspects of daily Health & Safety management engagement, including:

Management and personnel meetings

Training workshops

Daily Activity Briefings

Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA) look ahead for planned works

Last Planner reviews (2-, 4-, and 6-week cycles)

Management safety reviews and analysis

Incident Management

Support incident notifications, investigations, timely reporting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Collaborate with LPs and GCs in implementation of emergency response plans.

Performance Monitoring

Monitor leading indicators (observations, near-miss reports, training completion, pre-task planning).

Track lagging indicators (recordable injury rates, lost-time incidents, severity trends).

Use data insights to recommend and implement corrective actions.

Safety Advisor Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in any Engineering with additional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or NEBOSH IGC or similar certification

A minimum 12 years of Proven experience in a safety advisory role within a similar industry

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Malaysian safety standards

Excellent communication and training skills

Familiarity with safety management systems and software

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.