Job Description

Job Title:

Sr EHS Specialist

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

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