Job Description

The Project Safety Manager is responsible for directing and managing construction safety strategy, governance, and performance on brownfield/greenfield project sites. The role provides leadership and oversight to site EHS leads and project teams, ensuring all construction, retrofit, and expansion projects are executed in compliance with TE Connectivity standards & OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, & RBA Code of Conduct and local regulatory frameworks. The position plays a critical role in strengthening organizational construction safety maturity, risk prevention, and contractor management on high-risk projects.

Job Requirements

1. Strategic Leadership & Regional Governance

Develop, implement, and oversee the

construction EHS strategy

, aligned with corporate construction EHS goals. Establish

governance frameworks

to standardize EHS management in projects site. Provide direction to country/site EHS leads, ensuring consistency in implementation, reporting, and compliance.

2. Regulatory & Standards Compliance

Ensure 100% compliance with country-specific construction safety regulations: +

Malaysia

: Occupational Safety and Health Act 514 amended 2022, requirements. CDM - Construction Design & Management elements as integral part of above-mentioned OSHA & Environmental Quality Act A1712 amended 2024.

Drive compliance with

TE Connectivity, OSHA, ISO, RBA, sustainability principles

, embedding these into construction practices. Ensure timely alignment with

audit and regulatory inspections

.

3. Project Oversight

Oversee

pre-construction risk assessments

and design reviews to eliminate/reduce risk early. Provide

oversight

of EHS management plans, permit-to-work systems, and contractor onboarding protocols. Monitor and evaluate high-risk construction activities (e.g., WAH, confined space, lifting, hot work, heavy equipment). Lead EHS reviews for

green

projects, expansions, and critical retrofit activities

.

4. Audit, Risk, and Performance Management

Lead

EHS audits and inspections

, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions. Set and track

EHS KPIs

(TRIR, near hits, audit closure rates, training compliance, contractor safety scorecards). Benchmark against

global best-in-class practices

and introduce continuous improvement programs.

5. People Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead and mentor

EHS construction personnel (General & Subcontractor site safety staffs)

Develop

training frameworks

for contractors and internal teams, ensuring compliance with TE Connectivity Requirements. Champion

leadership engagement

through Gemba walks, campaigns, and visible safety leadership.

6. Incident & Crisis Management

Provide oversight for

serious incident investigations

, root cause analysis, and corporate-level reporting. Ensure

emergency preparedness and crisis management

are embedded in the project. Partner with regional crisis teams to align

business continuity and emergency response plans

.

7. Stakeholder & External Engagement

Act as the

EHS interface

with operations, engineering, procurement, and project management leadership. Engage with

contractors, regulators, and industry associations

, strengthening TE's reputation in safety leadership.

8. Regional Integration

Drive

cross-site knowledge sharing

, lessons learned, and best practice deployment. Collaborate with

regional EHS leaders

on enterprise-wide strategies and risk frameworks.

What your background should look like

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Professional certifications:

NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CMIOSH, or equivalent senior-level EHS certification

- also preferred Minimum

10 years EHS experience

,

in construction safety leadership

. Strong knowledge of

international standards (OSHA, ISO 45001/14001, RBA)

and local construction laws (Thailand). Demonstrated ability to

lead EHS teams

, manage high-risk projects, and influence senior leadership. Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin, Tagalog is an advantage.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Prai, Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600

Malaysia

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Requisition ID:

141247

Workplace Type:

External Careers Page:

Project Management