Safety Engineer

The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining occupational safety and health programs to ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations company standards and industry best practices. The role supports manufacturing operations by identifying risks implementing preventive controls improving safety culture and ensuring a safe workplace for employees contractors and visitors.

• Develop implement and maintain the plants Occupational Safety and Health Management System in accordance with company standards ISO 45001 requirements and applicable Malaysian legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments HIRARC studies and job safety analyses to identify workplace hazards and implement effective corrective and preventive measures to eliminate or reduce risks.
• Establish and maintain safety programs related to machine guarding lockout/tagout procedures electrical safety working at heights confined space entry hot work lifting operations forklift safety chemical management ergonomics personal protective equipment contractor safety and emergency preparedness.
• Responsible for coordinating workplace inspections safety audits and compliance assessments ensuring that identified findings are tracked to closure within agreed timelines.
• Lead investigations of incidents near misses unsafe conditions and occupational illnesses by applying structured root cause analysis methodologies and ensuring the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Develop coordinate and deliver safety training programs for employees supervisors contractors and visitors. This includes new employee safety orientation annual refresher training toolbox talks emergency response training and specialized safety competency programs.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with requirements from DOSH BOMBA local authorities insurance providers and other regulatory bodies. The role will serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans coordinate emergency drills and ensure the readiness of emergency response teams and equipment throughout the facility.
• Support occupational health programs including chemical health risk assessments noise monitoring industrial hygiene assessments health surveillance programs and employee wellness initiatives.
• Responsible for collecting analyzing and reporting EHS performance metrics identifying trends and recommending improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and reduce operational risks.
• Active participate in plant improvement projects equipment installations automation projects and facility modifications to ensure safety requirements are incorporated during the design and implementation stages.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management that contribute to the achievement of plant safety operational and business objectives

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Registered Safety and Health Officer (Green Book) with DOSH Malaysia is an advantage
• Professional certifications such as ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certified Risk Assessor Certified Ergonomics Assessor First Aider or Fire Warden certification will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of safety health and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication assembly operations machinery manufacturing construction heavy industry HVAC equipment cooling towers or similar industrial operations will be highly advantageous.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities managing contractors conducting safety audits and leading incident investigations is required.

Location: Nilai Selangor