Safety & Health Officer, Project

About the role

A project-based Safety & Health Officer position covering site and office safety in Malaysia. The role handles and supervises safety and health awareness in line with OSHA 1994 (Act 514), the Factories and Machinery Act 1996 and related OSH legislation, and ensures compliance by all personnel, including subcontractor workers.

Key responsibilities

• Promote safe conduct of work and implement the Safety Management System at site and office, raising awareness through induction and training
• Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with safety requirements, and update the Safety Management System to reflect changes in the work situation
• Prepare, review and obtain approval for safety documentation such as HIRARC and Job Hazard Analysis before execution, and endorse and review permit-to-work systems
• Conduct site safety inspections, recommend corrective actions, and liaise with DOSH, the police and other government agencies on health, safety and security matters
• Support system configuration, testing, commissioning and handover to the client, and take part in project meetings
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement and other departments, and build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public

Required profile

• Valid Green Book holder registered with DOSH (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Green Book holder, with construction site and/or assignment exposure
• Experience in security system or ELV system industries is helpful
• Good written English and Bahasa, and verbal communication with internal and external parties
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide and relocate temporarily to client sites

Required skills

• Knowledge of OSH legislation and continuous improvement of compliance
• Occupational risk assessment, preparation of safe operating procedures and monitoring of control measures
• Familiarity with standard safety and administrative best practices for construction, substation and environment
• Strong teamwork, multitasking and ability to adapt to changing situations