EHS Officer (Green Book certified)

An exciting opportunity awaits you with a leading manufacturing organisation in Penang, as they search for an enthusiastic EHS Officer (Green Book Certified) to join their vibrant team!

This is your chance to make a real difference by championing workplace safety, driving environmental sustainability, and nurturing employee wellbeing. You’ll thrive in a truly supportive environment where your expertise in EHS compliance, risk management, and training will be celebrated and encouraged. The company offers an impressive array of benefits including annual performance bonuses, generous leave entitlements, comprehensive medical coverage, and special paid leave for personal milestones. With flexible working hours and a strong commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces while advancing their career in a dynamic setting.

• Experience a fantastic benefits package featuring 13th month salary, annual performance bonus, extensive medical coverage, dental/vision allowances, and special paid leave for birthdays and compassionate reasons—ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
• Join a collaborative environment where your ideas on sustainability initiatives and employee wellness programmes are welcomed and supported by cross-functional teams eager to work together.
• Enjoy flexible working hours, generous annual leave entitlements, public holidays, and ongoing training opportunities that empower you to continually grow your skills in occupational safety and health.

What you'll do:

As an EHS Officer (Green Book Certified), you’ll be at the heart of the organisation’s mission to maintain exceptional standards of safety and environmental care. Your daily activities will see you collaborating with diverse teams to uphold legal requirements while fostering a culture of responsibility. You’ll play a key role in managing hazardous materials handling alongside waste disposal efforts that contribute directly to sustainability goals. By conducting thorough inspections and risk assessments you’ll help drive improvements that make the workplace safer for everyone. Your leadership during incident investigations ensures valuable lessons are learned quickly. You’ll also energise employees through engaging EHS training sessions while promoting wellness initiatives that boost morale. Your attention to detail in documentation supports regulatory reporting needs while tracking progress towards safety excellence.

• Monitor and ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental, safety, and health laws as well as company and customer standards across the facility to create a safe and harmonious workplace.
• Manage waste disposal processes, recycling programmes, hazardous materials handling procedures, and pollution-control practices so everyone can work in a clean and secure environment.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental monitoring activities such as air emissions, noise levels, chemical usage, and other key metrics to support transparency and accountability.
• Support sustainability initiatives by participating in projects aimed at reducing environmental impact within the organisation so you can help shape a greener future.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across all work activities, processes, and equipment to proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Lead Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk assessment (HIRARC) exercises to address hazards before they become issues.
• Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, and incidents; prepare detailed reports and corrective action plans that foster learning and continuous improvement.
• Enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), machinery safeguards, and safe work procedures throughout the site to keep everyone protected.
• Lead regular safety drills including fire evacuation, emergency response simulations, first aid sessions, and safety meetings so everyone feels prepared for any situation.
• Oversee workplace health programmes focusing on ergonomics, occupational hygiene standards, employee wellness initiatives, and exposure monitoring to promote long-term wellbeing.

What you bring:

Your background as an EHS Officer (Green Book Certified) means you bring hands-on experience from manufacturing environments where high standards of occupational health are second nature. Your academic achievements provide the technical know-how needed for effective compliance monitoring while your certifications confirm your mastery of Malaysian regulatory frameworks. You excel at assessing risks during inspections or incident investigations thanks to your analytical mindset. Your communication style makes training sessions memorable—engaging employees at every level. You flourish when working collaboratively towards shared goals of workplace improvement. Your meticulous approach ensures documentation meets all requirements while supporting ongoing enhancements through insightful data analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a closely related field is required for this position so you have the technical foundation needed for success.
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience working in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment is essential for making an immediate impact.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer (Green Book) certification with DOSH is mandatory so your expertise is recognised by industry standards.
• Familiarity with Malaysian laws including OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act), FMA (Factories & Machinery Act), EQA (Environmental Quality Act), as well as related regulations is crucial for effective compliance.
• Certifications such as NIOSH Safety & Health Officer Course; ISO 45001; ISO 14001 auditor certificates would be considered advantageous but are not required—showcasing your commitment to continuous learning.
• Proven ability to conduct job safety analysis (JSA), job hazard analysis (JHA), risk assessment (HIRARC), accident investigation procedures, and corrective action planning is highly desirable for proactive problem-solving.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging training sessions on ESH policies, emergency response protocols, chemical safety measures or similar topics is preferred so you can inspire others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams are important for building trust within the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail for maintaining accurate documentation of ESH activities including permits and regulatory reports are necessary for smooth operations.
• Ability to track key performance indicators related to safety compliance while preparing monthly, quarterly or annual reports for management review is expected so you can demonstrate results.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation truly shines thanks to its unwavering dedication to employee wellbeing—offering generous benefits designed around both professional growth and personal happiness. Flexible working hours allow you to balance work with family life effortlessly while substantial annual leave entitlements reward your loyalty over time. Achievements are celebrated through annual performance bonuses plus a 13th month salary for confirmed staff members. Comprehensive medical coverage includes clinical expenses at panel clinics along with group hospitalisation insurance—giving you peace of mind about your health. Additional perks like dental/vision allowances encourage proactive self-care while special paid leave marks personal milestones such as birthdays or provides support during challenging times through compassionate leave options. The inclusive culture fosters genuine collaboration across departments so every team member feels appreciated regardless of background or experience level. Abundant training opportunities mean you can keep growing throughout your career journey here—making it an ideal place if you value advancement alongside work-life balance.

What's next:

If you’re excited about making a positive impact on workplace safety while enjoying amazing benefits in a truly supportive environment—this could be the perfect next chapter in your career!

Apply today by clicking on the link or email me at TengHong.Khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C