Job Description

About Our Client

Our client is a veteran electromechanical and MEP construction firm with over twenty years of experience delivering data centre and infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.

Job Summary

This leadership position directs the health, safety, and environmental strategy for complex data centre builds in the region. The role ensures strict regulatory compliance and cultivates a proactive safety culture across all active sites. You will drive continuous improvement in risk management to protect personnel, assets, and the environment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute HSE management frameworks aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, specifically addressing the unique hazards of high-voltage electrical and mechanical installations.
• Perform detailed risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses for high-risk tasks such as working at heights, confined space entry, and heavy lifting operations common in data centre construction.
• Enforce strict compliance with local regulations in Johor Bahru and Bangkok, alongside international best practices, to maintain a zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance.
• Oversee internal and external HSE audits, lead incident investigations using root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Create and deliver targeted training on site-specific hazards, emergency response, and safe work methods for both internal staff and subcontractors.
• Monitor environmental controls to minimize construction impact, including waste management, noise control, and air quality monitoring in line with local environmental laws.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to embed HSE considerations into design and construction planning, ensuring safety is integrated from the outset.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, report key metrics to senior leadership, and ensure timely submission of statutory reports to relevant government bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8–10 years of progressive HSE experience in construction, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in data centre, commercial infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction projects within Southeast Asia.
• Strong command of local HSE regulations in Malaysia and Thailand, plus proficiency in international standards like ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and OSHA guidelines.
• Certification in recognized HSE qualifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse multicultural teams and local authorities.
• Proficiency in HSE software and tools for incident tracking, audit management, and reporting.