Sr EHS Specialist

Job Title: Sr EHS Specialist

Join a transformative MedTech player, poised to expand in Malaysia and shape the region's healthcare ecosystem.

Job Description

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in accordance with governmental requirements
• Monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance, and auditing efforts (depending on location)
• Conduct studies and prepare environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes, and permit changes
• Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborate to determine corrective action plans
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to identify and mitigate musculoskeletal risks
• Build strong relationships with EHS vendors and serve as the primary contact for issue resolution
• Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact
• Interact with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establish permit requirements and assist in audits
• Represent the company in government and industry rule-making activities
• Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist
• Identify and take corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers' health or safety
• Recommend organizational measures to protect workers' safety through revised methods, processes, or materials
• Inspect workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Investigate and identify causes of reported incidents
• Provide and promote employee awareness/training on EHS matters

Specialist Career Stream

Typically, an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages assigned projects and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May mentor colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals. Most time is spent delivering and overseeing projectsfrom design to implementationwhile adhering to policies and applying specialized knowledge and skills acquired through advanced education.

Differentiating Factors

Autonomy

• Seasoned individual contributor
• Works independently under limited supervision to develop solutions
• Coaches and reviews work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects or processes

Organizational Impact

• May be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area
• Contributes to work group objectives by building relationships and consensus

Innovation and Complexity

• Faces complex problems requiring understanding of multiple issues or specialties
• Improves processes, systems, or products to enhance performance
• Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations for process improvements

Communication and Influence

• Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors
• Exchanges facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decisions

Leadership and Talent Management

• May provide guidance, coaching, and training to others in the job area
• May manage projects requiring delegation and review of others' work

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health, safety, environmental protection, fire safety, or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in manufacturing or related fields focused on safety and environmental protection
• Experience in factory construction from the ground up is an advantage
• Proficiency in Malay required; strong English communication skills essential; Mandarin is a plus
• Familiarity with ergonomic assessment tools such as REBA or NIOSH Lifting Equation
• Knowledge of Malaysian safety and environmental laws and international standards
• Capable of conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, environmental monitoring, and data analysis
• BOMBA fire emergency certification required; experience with MyEHS system preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to read construction CAD drawings and basic AutoCAD knowledge required
• Must hold a valid DOSH-certified Safety Officer qualification
• Possession of Green Book certification as a registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH preferred
• Practical project management knowledge and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification preferred