Manager - health, safety and environment (operations) - Kuala Lumpur - ref. n5152719

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for designing, implementing, & improving HSE systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

• Lead hazards inspections, provide analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Advise management on workplace S&H compliance
• Monitor legal and customer requirements, incl. CSR, to ensure operational compliance.
• Liaise with authorities (DOSH, BOMBA) for compliance
• Address and resolve citations from authorities; update policies to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and update S&H policies and procedures as per ISO45001 & ISO14001.
• Provide technical advice; communicate emerging S&H trends to management and S&H Committee.
• Organize and coordinate S&H committee meeting and act as a secretary
• Collaborate with HODs to implement S&H initiatives and address hazards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and site-specific safety protocols, incl. PTW and High-Risk Permit verification

1. Incident Management

• Lead workplace incidents and accidents investigation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Recommend actions to prevent recurrence.

1. Inspection, Monitoring & Auditing

• Implement audit plans aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct weekly inspections of plant and office facilities
• Lead HIRARC and propose mitigation measures
• Inspect safety and fire-fighting equipment for readiness.
• Oversee procurement, installation, and training of firefighting and safety equipment.

1. Training & Awareness

• Conduct HSE training as SME (fire drills, first aid, chemical spills, safety equipment, fire-fighting equipment etc).
• Audit scheduled waste management for compliance.

1. Facility & Housekeeping Management

• Monitor cleanliness, landscaping, pest management and housekeeping standards.
• Address daily safety issues and suggest practical mitigation solutions.

1. Emergency Response & Special Conditions

• Capable of working at height and respond under pressure.

• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement across all levels.
• Lead and train a team of Sr. Execs/Execs.
• Conduct internal training for staffs, ERT and other related parties.
• Lead HSE and Housekeeping team in manager’s absence
• Lead contractor activities during plant expansion and major renovation work.
• Navigate and influence multiple stakeholders to promote the HSE awareness within the organization.

Other

Perform other duties as assigned by superior within scope.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of HSE experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Legal & ISO (ISO45001, ISO14001) standards, waste management (IETS, scheduled waste, scrubber)
• Analytical techniques
• Risk analysis
• Budgeting and manpower planning
• DOSH Green Book
• Competency in CePSWAM is preferred.