Job title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Job published: 03-11-2026
Job ID: 44430

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced EHS Officer to oversee environmental, health and safety compliance within an automotive manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maintaining EHS management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving workplace safety initiatives and preparing for customer audits. Additionally, the position oversees the operational standards and service quality of outsourced security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with Malaysian EHS regulations, including DOSH/JKKP, DOE/JAS and relevant local authorities.

  • Implement and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

  • Conduct HIRARC, environmental risk assessments and workplace inspections across manufacturing operations.

  • Lead incident investigations, statutory reporting and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Coordinate customer EHS audits, regulatory inspections and compliance improvements.

  • Oversee scheduled waste management, environmental monitoring, operational permits and machinery certifications.

  • Lead safety training, emergency response drills, fire drills and Safety & Health Committee activities.

  • Manage outsourced security operations, including access control, patrols, personnel standards and emergency response.

  • Evaluate security service providers, monitor service quality and performance KPIs, investigate incidents and work with Administration on contract and service reviews.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent.

  • Valid DOSH/JKKP Safety & Health Officer (SHO) registration (Green Book) is mandatory.

  • Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive OEM or Tier-1 environments.

  • Proven experience in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HIRARC, incident investigation and Malaysian EHS regulatory compliance.

  • Good knowledge of scheduled waste management, environmental monitoring and manufacturing plant safety.

  • Experience in outsourced security or facility management is an added advantage.

  • CePSwM or CePBSo certification is an added advantage.

  • Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage.

  • Assertive, proactive and capable of engaging with regulatory authorities, management and operational teams.