Site Safety & Health Officer (Industrial & Science) - KL/Selangor

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Site Safety & Health Officer for industrial and science projects in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The role covers monitoring and enforcing site safety, health and environmental requirements, and supporting contractors on high-tech facility projects.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with site safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Review contractors' HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, project standards and client HSE expectations.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, and recommend preventive measures.
• Organize safety inductions, toolbox talks and HSE awareness programs.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as work at height, lifting, confined space entry, hot works and energy isolation.
• Track HSE performance metrics and prepare regular safety reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure site emergency preparedness.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of HSE experience in construction projects.
• Experience supporting industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, manufacturing, life sciences or high-tech facility projects is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Familiarity with contractor safety management and permit-to-work systems.