About the company
Wah Hup Malaysia (WHM) is a main contractor specialising in data centre technology, partnering with internationally recognised industry leaders to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions spanning research, development, manufacturing, and power system construction for mission-critical facilities.
About the role
The Senior Site Safety Supervisor safeguards day-to-day site operations, ensuring all safety, health & environmental standards are met and that the project complies with Malaysian statutory requirements and company WSHE procedures.
Key responsibilities
- Daily Site Monitoring Conduct regular inspections and safety patrols, identify and rectify unsafe acts or conditions, and exercise Stop-Work Authority when necessary to prevent incidents.
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Administration Manage end-to-end PTW processes for hot work, work at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, and electrical isolation (LOTO); ensure proper documentation, filing, and traceability.
- Risk Management (HIRARC/RA) Prepare and review Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) or Risk Assessment (RA) documents; monitor implementation of control measures and report any non-conformance.
- Sub-contractor Compliance Monitor subcontractors work to ensure compliance with Malaysian OSH laws, project safety rules, and client requirements; escalate deviations promptly to the WSHE Officer.
- Training & Communication Conduct toolbox meetings, site inductions, and focused safety briefings (e.g. Work at Height, lifting operations, electrical safety) to cultivate a proactive safety culture among all site personnel.
- Incident Management Lead or assist in investigating accidents, near misses, or unsafe occurrences, ensuring timely Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and submission of reports in accordance with DOSH guidelines.
- Standardisation Ensure consistent implementation of safety procedures, method statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) in alignment with company WSHE standards and project specifications.
- Governance & Documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety records, inspection checklists, audit reports, and statutory registers for internal audits, DOSH inspections, and client reviews.
Skills & requirements
- Experience: Minimum 35 years of construction site experience; exposure to data centre or industrial projects is a strong advantage.
- Education/Registration: Diploma in a safety-related field; must be registered with NIOSH/DOSH/JKKP.
- Certification (Non-negotiable): DOSH Yellow Book (active) valid and recognised by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH).
- Standards & Tools: Solid working knowledge of OSHA 1994, FMA 1967/BOWEC, HIRARC/RA, Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), Work at Height (WAH), and lifting safety controls; with strong documentation discipline.
- Value-add: ISO 45001:2018 familiarity, First Aid and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) certification are added advantages.
Value adds of the position
- You'll assess high-risk activities (energisation, heavy lifts, WAH, confined space) before work starts and ensure controls are in place and effective.
- Direct impact on schedule reliability and zero-harm outcomes for a mission-critical data centre build.
Employment
- Contract (project-based), site working hours aligned to construction schedule.
